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Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience, a CV, and contact information for 3 professional references. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr.\nShahid Karim at . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).\nJob Summary The Postdoctoral Fellow conducts scientific research in the Karim Laboratory focused on Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a tick bite-induced meat allergy of public health significance. This position collaborates with the Principal Investigator and research team to design and conduct research using molecular biology, immunology, and functional genomics approaches to investigate how components of tick saliva contribute to the development of AGS. 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