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Job Description Position Summary Duration:

Initial term with potential for two additional years (contingent upon funding, laboratory needs, and performance).

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch break). Position Summary The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct high-throughput, hands-on benchwork to advance lab research timelines and secure publishable data. This role requires strict adherence to weekly experimental benchmarks and data reporting structures. Key Responsibilities Core Experimental Benchwork Perform macrophage infections and cytokine ELISAs. Construct, purify, and analyze His-tagged proteins. Utilize

LC-MS/MS

for metabolomics analysis. Handle in vivo animal work and procedures. Adapt to shifting experimental responsibilities as directed by the Principal Investigator. Data Management & Reporting Yield at least one piece of publishable data every week. Submit a detailed written summary of data, protocols, and outcomes every Friday afternoon.

Performance Metrics & Expectations Weekly Output:

Completion of either two major experiments (e.g., macrophage infections, ELISAs) or three minor experiments (e.g., MIC / MBC , growth curves) per week.

Evaluation:

Continuous assessment against deliverables, with an intensive evaluation of work ethic and technical capabilities during the initial 90-day probationary period. Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity Required Qualifications Education Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related biological science field. Experience No experience required Preferred Qualifications Education Experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number MR0888 Open Date 08/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Do you have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related biological science field? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Marshall University One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 Copyright © 2020 Marshall University | An Equal Opportunity University | Accreditation | Consumer Information and Disclosures