Research Scientist — Corneal Infection Pathogenesis

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science seeks an Assistant Project Scientist in Microbial Pathogenesis of Corneal Infections at 100% effort.

The role focuses on understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis, intracellular life, and antibiotic tolerance, plus studying how sensory nerves defend the eye. Duties include in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo experiments, genomic and proteomic analyses, manuscript writing, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a commitment to research publication, as demonstrated by a record of peer-reviewed publications, manuscripts in preparation, submitted works, or other scholarly contributions.
• PhD degree in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics, or related field, with post-doctoral experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the pathogenesis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, focusing on intracellular life and antibiotic tolerance.
• Study the role of sensory nerves in defending the eye against bacterial adhesion and perform in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments.
• Analyze genomic and proteomic data, conduct statistical analyses, and prepare manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Publication record

Microbial pathogenesis

Education

PhD degree or equivalent international degree

Two years of post-PhD research experience

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science seeks an Assistant Project Scientist in Microbial Pathogenesis of Corneal Infections at 100% effort.

The role focuses on understanding Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis, intracellular life, and antibiotic tolerance, plus studying how sensory nerves defend the eye. Duties include in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo experiments, genomic and proteomic analyses, manuscript writing, and mentoring students.