Postdoctoral Associate- Vector Biology - Pediatrics - Tropical Medicine (90005926)
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7092667 (Ref #: 10125-en_US)
- Posting Date: Jan 21, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
This position will focus on vector biology and pathogenesis of tick-borne pathogens. The applicant will need experience with genomics, bioinformatics, and transcriptomics preferably in the field of relapsing fever spirochetes and/or virology. Expertise in molecular and tick biology are also desirable.
Job Duties
- Leads a genomics program in the field of vector biology and bacteriology.
- Guides the genomics program to sequence the genomes of argasid ticks and relapsing fever spirochetes.
- Organizes and completes projects focusing on the biology of tick-borne relapsing fever spirochetes and their vectors.
- Guides projects in delineating the molecular mechanisms of vector competence and pathogenesis.
- Organizes and reports data.
- Organizes data into manuscript form, submits manuscripts, and assists in grant writing.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Microbiology.
- Expertise in bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, molecular biology, and vector biology.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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