RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

TopSciNet; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, invites applications for a research-focused position investigating how Toxoplasma gondii co-opts host ESCRT machinery. The successful candidate will lead proteomics- and biochemistry-based studies, and mentor trainees as part of a collaborative team.

The role involves advancing the project through literature-informed experimental design and communicating findings at meetings and in publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required or expected.
• Strong expertise in proteomics and biochemical techniques.
• Experience mentoring trainees and collaborating in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advance the project by engaging with current literature and designing innovative experiments.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
• Share findings through lab meetings, seminars, conferences and publications.

Skills

Proteomics

Biochemical techniques

Experimental design

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Microscopy

Job description

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI — USA

Job Description

Overview: The successful candidate will lead efforts to elucidate how the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii exploits the host ESCRT machinery to support its growth. This involves applying biochemical, proteomic, and microscopy-based approaches to dissect ESCRT recruitment mechanisms and define the functional significance of parasite effector-host ESCRT interactions.

Responsibilities

Advance the project by critically engaging with current literature and generating innovative experimental strategies.

Contribute to a collaborative research environment and mentor trainees.

Share research findings through lab meetings, seminars, conferences, and publications.

Required Qualifications

Strong expertise in proteomics and biochemical techniques.

Minimum of five years of postdoctoral research experience investigating apicomplexan parasite/host interactions at the cellular and protein levels.

Work Mode

Onsite (hybrid or remote work is at department discretion).

Additional Notes

University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.