Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow Posting Number:

SP005254P

Division/College:

College of Science Department:

Biological Sciences Location:

Moscow Posting Context Statement:

Seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work in the lab of Dr. Paul Rowley.

Position Overview:

The postdoctoral fellow will work in the lab of Paul Rowley to understand the basis of resistance to antifungal "killer" toxins produced by different species of fungi. This hire will use genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and genomic assays with the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia pastoris, and non-model pathogenic and non-pathogenic yeast species to pursue these goals. This research will require leading the project with support from a technician, and graduate students.

Required Experience:

Experience with bacterial and yeast genetics and physiology Extensive experience with techniques of molecular biology using bacteria and/or yeasts (e.g. building and cloning recombinant DNA) Basic computational experience (e.g. R, regex, UNIX) Willing and capable of doing oral and written presentations of experimental results

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, or

Biochemistry Required Other:

None Additional Preferred:

Experience purifying proteins A track record of mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory research. Experience working at BSL2 or higher Experience in computational data analysis e.g. use of UNIX-based systems, R, Python, or similar tools for data processing and scripting.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status:

Exempt Employee Category:

Exempt Pay Range:

$55,016

Type of Appointment:

Fiscal Year FTE:

1

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Funding:

This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:

No Posting Date:

05/01/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Open until filled. Priority review for applications received by May 15, 2026.

Applicant Resources:

https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51451 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. jeid-9c8ebc4ac27efe40864ffd2340fa01c6