Fully Funded PhD Position – Molecular Parasitology | Texas State University

Biopractify; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full tuition coverage

Health benefits

Competitive stipend

Job summary

Texas State University – Mukherjee Lab invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focusing on malaria pathogenesis with emphasis on membrane protein biogenesis in Plasmodium falciparum. The project starts Spring 2027 and includes full tuition coverage and health benefits, plus a competitive stipend.

You will gain training in cutting-edge molecular biology, microscopy, and parasite research techniques, with opportunities to publish and mentor undergraduates in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong interest in molecular parasitology, infectious diseases, and interdisciplinary biomedical research.
• Ability to conduct independent research while collaborating in a team.
• Excellent scientific communication and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate intracellular trafficking of transmembrane proteins in Plasmodium falciparum.
• Study membrane protein biogenesis using molecular and cellular approaches.
• Apply genetic manipulation, protein biochemistry, and advanced fluorescence microscopy.
• Participate in project development, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and mentoring undergraduates.
• Contribute to drug discovery research in antimalarial targets.

Education

Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

Protein biochemistry

Genetic manipulation

Job description

Fully Funded PhD Position – Molecular Parasitology | Texas State University

Institution: Texas State University – Mukherjee Lab, Department of Biology

Position Available: Fully Funded PhD Position

Research Area: Molecular Parasitology | Malaria | Molecular Biology | Cell Biology | Biochemistry

The Mukherjee Lab at Texas State University is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on malaria pathogenesis, with an emphasis on membrane protein biogenesis in Plasmodium falciparum. The project will begin in Spring 2027 and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on parasite biology and antimalarial drug discovery.

What You’ll Work On

Investigate the molecular mechanisms regulating intracellular trafficking of transmembrane proteins in Plasmodium falciparum.

Study membrane protein biogenesis using advanced molecular and cellular biology approaches.

Advanced Experimental Techniques

Apply genetic manipulation, protein biochemistry, and advanced fluorescence microscopy in parasite research.

Collaborative Research Activities

Participate in project development, manuscript preparation, grant writing, and mentoring undergraduate researchers.

Drug Discovery Research

Contribute to research that may identify new therapeutic targets for antimalarial drug development.

You hold a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.

You have a strong interest in molecular parasitology, infectious diseases, and interdisciplinary biomedical research.

You are motivated to conduct independent research while working collaboratively in a research team.

You possess excellent scientific communication and research skills.

What You’ll Gain

Fully funded PhD position with a competitive stipend.

Full tuition coverage and health benefits.

Training in cutting-edge molecular biology, microscopy, and parasite research techniques.

Opportunity to publish research, write grants, and mentor undergraduate students.

Work in a collaborative research environment with modern facilities at Texas State University.

Category

PhD | Molecular Parasitology | Malaria Research | Molecular Biology | Cell Biology | Biochemistry | Life Sciences

Tags

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