Postdoctoral Fellow AF7765

OSU-Stillwater

Dr. Marianna Patrauchan

TBD

12 months or less

Commensurate with education and experience

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter (including research interests and alignment with advertised position requirements)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and contact information for three references

The College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Dr. Patrauchan laboratory Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. This is a full-time 12-month appointment with the possibility of annual renewal for two additional years based on performance funding availability and college needs.

The College seeks to recruit dynamic innovative scholars who are committed to excellence in research scholarship and academic collaboration. OSUs College of Arts and Sciences is home to 23 departments across the humanities social sciences mathematics and natural sciences offering vibrant opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research to study the molecular mechanisms by which calcium signaling regulates cell differentiation and biomineralization during biofilm development and integrates with other signaling systems in the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
• Participate actively in laboratory meetings departmental seminars and collaborative research activities. Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Assist with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and new research directions.

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Microbiology Molecular Biology Biochemistry or closely related discipline by the positions start date (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• Demonstrated research experience in bacterial physiology and genetics molecular cloning transcriptomics and microscopy.
• Evidence of research productivity appropriate to career stage.

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

• Strong analytical organizational and scientific communication skills.
• A commitment to rigorous ethical and reproducible research practices.

• Experience in recombinant protein work and biochemical characterization.
• Evidence of strong communication and mentoring skills.

Appointment Details:

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Fellows receive a competitive benefits package.
• Initial appointment for one year with possible annual renewal for two additional years pending satisfactory progress.

This position is contingent on the availability of funding.