Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lyme Disease

Title Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lyme Disease Employee Classification Postdoctoral Research Associate Campus University of North Texas - Health Science Center Division HSC-Provost & Exec VP SubDivision-Department HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean Department HSC-Microbiology, Immunology & Gene-302800 Job Location Fort Worth Salary Commensurate with experience FTE 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Department Summary The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at UNTHSC has three multidisciplinary departments that include Physiology & Anatomy, Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. CBTS takes great pride in shaping the future of the biomedical workforce with three focus areas: education, student service and research. Our students are educators, researchers, and health care professionals of tomorrow. The research areas of CBTS are diverse and include cardiovascular, neuroscience, health disparities, vision science, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, pharmacology, and numerous other areas. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist with expertise in immunology, microbiology, and host-pathogen interactions to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology, including experience with flow-cytometry, cell culture, ELISAs, molecular biology, protein expression and purification, mouse handling and dissection, etc. Expertise with cultivation and handling of spirochetes is particularly sought. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree. If not yet conferred, a letter from the school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements have been met and stating the degree conferral date can be accepted. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills. Project organization/management skills. Advanced training in quantitative research methods. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field. Strong background in immunological techniques. Experience in genomic and transcriptomic analyses is highly desirable. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven track record of publishing research in high-impact scientific journals. Individuals possessing experience with Borrelia burgdorferi or related species particularly encouraged to apply. Job Duties Investigate the effects of Borrelia burgdorferi on host immune responses. Analyze gene and protein expression in bacteria and host. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute experiments. Prepare and present research findings in scientific meetings and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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