Postdoctoral Fellow

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A postdoctoral fellow position is available in Dr. Peter McKenney’s laboratory in the Department of Immunology and Microbial Disease at Albany Medical College. We are looking for an individual with a passion for science and discovery to lead an independent project related to the lab’s research on biofilm dispersion, host-microbe interactions and bacterial cell biology of C. difficile and Enterococcus infection.

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Design, conduct, and troubleshoot hypothesis-testing experiments
• Select and determine appropriate research procedures
• Collect, compile, and analyze data
• Conduct literature searches and summarize information
• Document and interpret experimental results
• Prepare figures to depict findings, write papers, and present at scientific meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, or a related area

• Knowledge of bacteriology and molecular genetics

• Competence in standard experimental techniques such as cloning, qPCR, fluorescence microscopy, etc.

• Highly self-motivated with outstanding experimental skills and an ability to independently troubleshoot and adapt new techniques to our systems of study.

• Demonstrated writing and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with mouse models of infection or human organoid models

• Experience working with 16S, metagenomic or RNA-seq sequencing data

• Experience with anaerobic bacteriology

This is a full-time position with full medical benefits. The PI will work with the successful applicant to develop a training plan to guide the applicant in achieving their longer-term career goals.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter specifying past accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

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