EPA Microarray Research Laboratory

Research Associate (Postdoctoral) - Position # 300753

Category: Faculty, Non-Tenure Track

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Position Available: Upon Completion of search

Closing Date: Application review will begin on May 4, 2007 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

Responsibilities: The position is supported by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and requires active participation in research activities at the newly-established EPA Microarray Research Laboratory in Ft. Meade, MD. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research on the tools of functional genomics to understand the mechanisms involved in antimicrobial activity on pathogenic bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Mycobacterium bovis. The candidate will independently perform cell cultivation, gene cloning, nucleic acid isolation and labeling, real-time PCR, and microarray analysis. In addition, the candidate will also participate in development of a novel cell-based fluorescence assay to rapidly and cost-effectively determine antimicrobial efficacy. Publication of results in peer-reviewed journals, as well as research-related outreach and education activities, are highly expected.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, bioengineering, chemical engineering or related fields as well as extensive experience in bioengineering, molecular and cell biology, characterization of gene expression is required. Expertise in real-time PCR, Affymetrix GeneChips (DNA microarrays), and/or cell-based fluorescence assay is desirable, but not required. The candidate must have a solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals. All candidates must have proven competency in written and oral communications and be able to work in an energetic and interdisciplinary team environment.

Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Ft. Meade, Maryland

Applications: Send Curriculum Vitae/Resume (reference position #300753) and the names of three references to the address below (or by Fax to 301-314-9075)

Research Associate - Position (#300753)

Center for Biosystems Research

5115 Plant Science Building

College Park, MD 20742-4450

UMBI is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, their U.S citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to work in the United States.

Last modified: 05/07/2007

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