美国杜克大学博士后职位–分子寄生虫学和遗传流行病学方面
School of Medicine
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Postdoctoral FellowPosition
Molecular parasitologic investigations of Plasmodium falciparum epidemiology and biology
Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University School of Medicine
The Taylor lab is recruiting an exceptional post-doctoral scientist to work on studies of the molecular epidemiology and molecular genetics of malaria parasites. The candidate will join an existing team at Duke, Moi University, and the field site in Kenya, and engage with investigators at all sites across various disciplines. The projects will focus on implementing molecular epidemiologic approaches to measure parasite genetic diversity as well as conceptualizing, designing, and implementing experimental genetic approaches to study parasite biology.
Candidates with substantive expertise in molecular parasitology and genetic epidemiology will be considered and have valuable perspectives to add to this work. Irrespective of scientific background, the candidate can expect to join a vibrant academic community, develop essential scientific and professional skills, and conduct translational malaria research with impact. The primary work site is Duke University, with immediate collaborative links to co-investigators in the Dept of Chemistry and Moi University.
Position : One position is available immediately as Postdoctoral Fellow. This position is based in Durham, NC.
Job Responsibilities : The post-doc will lead the project activities related to this work, including refining analytic approaches, conceptualizing important research questions, implementing data analysis best practices, analyzing data, communicating research findings with project partners, engaging with field partners, and drafting manuscripts. S/he will work closely with Duke collaborators Drs. Steve Taylor, Emily Derbyshire, Wendy O’Meara, and Christine Markwalter, as well as the team of research staff in Eldoret, Kenya.
Qualifications: A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required, preferably molecular biology and closely related disciplines. The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular parasitology, experimental genetics with malaria parasites, translational research, and molecular epidemiology. Good communication skills and teamwork are essential.
Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Job Level: 00
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