Postdoc: Molecular Insights into Foodborne Pathogens

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Wyndmoor (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in partnership with USDA ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, CIFP, located in Wyndmoor, PA, offers a postdoctoral research opportunity focused on stress responses in foodborne pathogenic bacteria.

The appointment is full-time for one year with a monthly stipend of $6,857, and requires US citizenship. Mentorship includes microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and publication experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or related field.
• Degree must have been received within the past five years.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Study molecular characterization of stress responses in foodborne pathogenic bacteria.
• Apply PCR, genomics, transcriptomics, and qRT-PCR to assess gene expression.
• Perform bioinformatic analyses to identify molecular mechanisms of growth and persistence.
• Develop interdisciplinary training in microbiology, molecular biology, and food safety.

Skills

PCR

Omics technologies

Bioinformatics

Gene expression analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Tools

qRT-PCR

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in partnership with USDA ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, CIFP, located in Wyndmoor, PA, offers a postdoctoral research opportunity focused on stress responses in foodborne pathogenic bacteria.

The appointment is full-time for one year with a monthly stipend of $6,857, and requires US citizenship. Mentorship includes microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and publication experience.