Postdoc: Microbial Pathogenesis of Corneal Infections

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the field of Microbial Pathogenesis of Corneal Infections. The position focuses on Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis and intracellular survival, with studies on sensory nerves in eye defense.

Duties include in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo work, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring students. The appointment is for two years with renewal based on performance and funding, starting in Fall Semester.

Qualifications

• PhD or enrolled in PhD program by appointment start date.
• PhD required by appointment start date.
• Publications in scientific journals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments using ocular infection models.
• Analyze bacterial and host data; perform genomic and proteomic analyses.
• Publish manuscripts and present work at scientific conferences.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; assist in grant progress reports.

Skills

Scientific Publications

Education

PhD in Microbiology/Immunology/Cell Biology/Molecular Genetics or related

PhD or equivalent international degree or PhD enrollment

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the field of Microbial Pathogenesis of Corneal Infections. The position focuses on Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis and intracellular survival, with studies on sensory nerves in eye defense.

Duties include in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo work, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring students. The appointment is for two years with renewal based on performance and funding, starting in Fall Semester.