Postdoctoral Researcher
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$ 54630 - 81940
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Job Description
Job Summary
Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) Department of Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join Dr. Hangjun Ke lab and the Malaria team at Drexel. Dr. Kes laboratory focuses on the molecular biology of malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) and investigates parasite bioenergetics organellar functions and hostparasite interactions with the goal of identifying essential pathways/proteins for the development of novel antimalarial therapeutics.
The future postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to work with other malaria labs within the department. A strong emphasis is placed on career development participation in national/international conferences communication skills grant and manuscript writing skills and leadership development. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to be highly selfmotivated and independent. They will be joining a highly collaborative multidisciplinary training environment.
Essential Functions
- The candidate will perform CRISPRbased gene editing to study pathways related to energy acquisition of the malaria parasites and energy exchange at the hostparasite interface. The position offers opportunities to
- Cultivate malaria parasites in the longterm
- Perform CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing
- Analyze phenotypic changes upon conditional knockdown or knockout of genes
- Understand the mechanisms of parasite bioenergetics and biology
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of PhD or Doctorate in Life science or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of publication record in genetics biology and/or infectious diseases with experience performing parasite culture and gene editing.
Excellent communication and written skills to enhance interactions and collaborations among different research teams.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
Location
- The Ke Lab is located on the Queen Lane Campus
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from$54630.00 to $81940.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
