Post Doctoral Associate - Biology

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The Lariviere Lab investigates host-symbiont physical interactions, with a primary focus on the honey bee microbiome and additional interest in other systems, such as plant-associated microbiomes. The candidate will spearhead ongoing research, communicate findings, and contribute to the mission to mentor students in the lab. Responsibilities include:

• Microbiology: Lead work with bacterial symbionts, including bacterial cell culture, genome engineering, and phenotypic assays (such as microscopy).
• Molecular biology: Perform molecular biology, including molecular cloning, qPCR, and RNA/DNA sequencing.
• Host-microbe studies: Conduct in vivo experiments with honey bees and/or other model systems to be established in the lab.
• Computational biology: Perform bioinformatic analyses, including RNAseq analysis, genome sequence alignment, phylogenetic tree creation, and protein structure prediction.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with students and researchers internal and external to the lab. Given the opportunity, serve as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.
• Communication: Communicate research findings by writing manuscripts for publication, including primary research articles and review articles. Present research findings orally and by poster at lab meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Organization and contribution to laboratory operations: Maintain lab notebook and relevant data files. Assist in ordering materials and reagents when appropriate. Contribute to annual lab cleanups and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

MD or PhD in relevant field required

Experience:

Experience with host-microbe interactions, microbiology, and molecular biology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff