Postdoctoral Research Associate - Molecular Microbiology

boonlab.wustl.edu

St. Louis, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; bonus/eq...
Molecular basis of malaria parasite interactions
Host red blood cells
Plasmodium vivax research
The Kanjee lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate essential ligand/receptor interactions in malaria parasite interactions with host red blood cells, focusing on Plasmodium vivax

Job Summary

  • The Kanjee lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate essential ligand/receptor interactions in malaria parasite interactions with host red blood cells, focusing on Plasmodium vivax.
  • Primary duties include assisting with grant preparation, manuscript submission, experimental design, and reporting research findings while adhering to ethical standards and good laboratory practices.
  • The position involves laboratory work with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards, requiring the use of protective equipment.

Matching Summary

The Kanjee lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate essential ligand/receptor interactions in malaria parasite interactions with host red blood cells, focusing on Plasmodium vivax.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • molecular basis of malaria parasite interactions
  • host red blood cells
  • Plasmodium vivax research
  • protein biochemistry
  • cell biology
  • grant preparation and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • collegial conduct towards co-trainees
  • open and timely discussion with mentor
  • translational applications focus

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree
  • Ph.D. in Parasitology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell biology or other related discipline
  • Extensive expertise in mammalian and/or parasite cell culture
  • Extensive expertise in mammalian cell genetic manipulation
  • Extensive expertise in molecular cloning, protein purification and mass spectrometry

Work Rights

Not specified

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