Postdoctoral Scholar (Mycobacteria pathogenesis)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medicine, Allergy & Infectious Diseases invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Shah Lab to study mycobacterial pathogenesis. The project analyzes how the integrated stress response influences Mycobacterium tuberculosis–induced inflammation, using mouse-derived specimens, with a strong emphasis on immunology and data analysis.

The successful candidate will perform bench experiments and computer work to generate data, write manuscripts, and present

Qualifications

• PhD or MD in Microbiology, Immunology, or related field & expertise in immunology and/or microbiology.
• BSL3 and/or ABSL3 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to one or more projects on mycobacterial pathogenesis; learn advanced cellular, molecular biology, and microbiology techniques.
• Split time between benchwork to generate data and computer work to generate reports, manuscripts, presentations, and records.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.

Skills

Immunology

Microbiology

Data analysis (R/Python)

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

BSL-3

Job description

Position Overview

Organization: Medicine, Allergy & Infectious Diseases

Position Description

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholarwith interests in mycobacterial pathogenesis Shah Lab in the University of Washington Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases. The Shah lab is focused on pathogenesis of mycobacterial diseases. We perform detailed studies using specimens derived from mouse samples.

• This project is focused on understanding how the integrated stress response, a conserved cellular response to adverse environmental conditions, contributes to Mycobacterium tuberculosis-induced inflammation and tissue destruction.

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to one or more projects, learning advanced cellular, molecular biology, and microbiology techniques. The successful candidate’s day will be split between benchwork to generate data, and computer work to generate reports, keep records, write manuscripts, prepare presentations, etc. The ideal candidate will have expertise in immunology and have published (or under review) several papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Preference will be given to applicants with coding expertise in R and/or Python to handle large datasets, or an interest in developing these skills. The work is highly collaborative, so excellent written and oral communication skills are required as is the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills.

This is a full-time position with a 12 months service period with the possibility for yearly renewal dependent upon performance and continued funding. The base salary range for this position will be: $68,460 - $94,008 annually ($5,705 - $7,834 per month) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. We anticipate that the position will begin in Winter 2026/2027.

Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a PhD or MD degree in Microbiology, Pathobiology, Immunology, or related fields; and expertise in immunology and/or microbiology. BSL3 and/or ABSL3 experience is preferred.

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