Assistant Research Professor — Bacterial Pathogenesis

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will lead cutting-edge research on bacterial virulence and novel therapies, working in a collaborative, translational science environment.

The role emphasizes in vivo murine modeling, advanced molecular biology and data dissemination through publications and conferences, with oversight of junior personnel and a commitment to high-quality

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Microbiology or Biomedical Sciences.
• Demonstrated research in bacterial pathogenesis or infectious diseases.
• Hands-on experience with in vivo murine models.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments on bacterial virulence and host-pathogen interactions.
• Use murine models to study infections and test therapeutics.
• Apply molecular biology, biochemistry, and cloning techniques.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at conferences.
• Lead and mentor junior lab members and students.

Skills

Bacterial pathogenesis

In vivo murine models

Molecular biology

RNA-Seq

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or Biomedical Sciences

Tools

RNA-Seq

Proteomics

Cloning techniques

Job description

Marshall University in Huntington invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will lead cutting-edge research on bacterial virulence and novel therapies, working in a collaborative, translational science environment.

The role emphasizes in vivo murine modeling, advanced molecular biology and data dissemination through publications and conferences, with oversight of junior personnel and a commitment to high-quality