Postdoctoral Research Associate – Molecular Microbiology Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow Position

The Kanjee lab is interested in understanding the molecular basis of malaria parasite interactions with host red blood cells that underlie infection and pathogenesis. We apply a wide range of approaches to uncover essential ligand/receptor interactions that include red blood cell genetics, parasite genetics, protein biochemistry and cell biology. We aim to identify key points of intervention in the malaria parasite life cycle for eventual translational applications. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to investigate essential ligand/receptor interactions, with a focus on Plasmodium vivax, an understudied malaria parasite species.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepares and submits papers on research.
• Assists in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluates research findings and assists in the reporting of the results.
• Conscientious discharge of their research responsibilities.
• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice including the maintenance of adequate research records.
• Engages in open and timely discussion with their mentor regarding possession or distribution of material, reagents, or records belonging to their laboratory and any proposed disclosure of findings or techniques privately or in publications.
• Collegial conduct towards co-trainees, staff members and members of the research group.
• Adherence to all applicable University policies, procedures and regulations. All data, research records and materials and other intellectual property generated in University laboratories remain the property of the University.

Working conditions include potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards in a laboratory environment. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary range is base pay commensurate with experience.

Applicant special instructions include submitting a cover letter outlining research experience, interests, and career goals; a detailed CV; a proposed research project outline (up to 1 page); and contact information for three references directly to Dr. Usheer Kanjee at kanjee@wustl.edu.

Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Parasitology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell biology or other related discipline; extensive expertise in mammalian and/or parasite cell culture; extensive expertise in mammalian cell genetic manipulation; extensive expertise in molecular cloning, protein purification and mass spectrometry; experience in red blood cell culture and/or genetics; and excellent record keeping, organizational, communication, writing, and teamwork skills.