Postdoctoral Scholar - Walsh Lab

at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

53582

Department:

MED-Microbiology-Immunology Salary/Grade:

RES/ Job Summary:

A postdoctoral position is available on an NIH funded research project aimed at understanding how poxviruses control innate immunity and viral pathogenesis through mTOR dysregulation in the laboratory of Dr. Derek Walsh. Dr. Walsh is a Professor at the Department of Microbiology-Immunology, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, located in the heart of downtown Chicago beside Lake Michigan and the "Magnificent Mile". Our work employs cutting edge techniques that include genomic, proteomic and metabolic approaches, cryo-EM, super-resolution and multi-color live cell imaging, as well as automated and Deep Learning-based image analysis. For more information about our lab, please visit our website: http://labs.feinberg.northwestern.edu/walsh/ Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent with experience in basic molecular biology and tissue culture techniques. Additional experience or familiarity with one or more of the techniques listed above is a plus, but not a requirement. No prior postdoctoral or virology experience is required. Interested applicants should submit a complete CV that includes a brief description of their research experience and the name and contact details for three referees to Derek.walsh@northwestern.edu Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified

Specific Responsibilities :

Conduct independent research and analyze results Publish Manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals Mentor graduate students and technicians Assist in grant writing Maintain compliance and established safety protocols in the lab Miscellaneous Performed other duties

Minimum Qualifications:

(Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances) PhD or Equivalent Experience in basic molecular biology and tissue culture techniques

Benefits:

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