美国贝勒医学院儿科博士后职位招聘

Postdoctoral Associate - Pediatrics - Tropical Medicine (90005926)

· Baylor College of Medicine

· Location: Texas, US

· Job Number: 7059981 (Ref #: 1341-en_US)

· Posting Date: Sep 2, 2019

· Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a highly qualified and motivated Postdoctoral Associate.

A postdoctoral position is available to study the immunological factors mediating arboviral neuroinvasive disease. The postdoc will examine pathogen-host interactions using immunological assays in a Biosafety Level 3 environment. The postdoc will be expected to perform several cellular, molecular and biochemical techniques including histology, microscopy, flow cytometry, and quantitative real-time PCR.

Job Responsibilities

· Assay development and characterization of immunological factors that affect neuroinvasive arboviral infections using assays such as: flow cytometry, ELISA.

· Participate in animal studies, including daily sampling for 14 days.

· Work with drafting, reviewing, and editing manuscripts and grants.

· Troubleshooting of laboratory tasks as necessary if problems arise.

· Communicate with various members of different units as necessary as the project progresses.

· Contribute to the cleanliness of the laboratory environment.

· Excellent record keeping and documentation practices.

· Excellent at preparing project updates and presenting at project meetings.

· Keep an appropriate inventory of supplies and reagents for the project and communicate ordering needs in a timely manner

· Must be willing to work in high-containment facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Ph.D in Biology or related field

Experience: A strong background in immunology and experience with flow cytometry is required.

Other

Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and demonstrated oral/written communication skills are desirable.