Researcher III: Phage Biology & Structural Microbiology

The Phage; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a Researcher III in the Department of Microbiology. The successful candidate will join the Dokland Laboratory and contribute to projects spanning bacteriophage biology, bacterial genetics, structural biology and biochemistry.

Responsibilities include independent experimentation, data collection and analysis, and collaboration across research projects, with opportunities to contribute to additional research areas such as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or Biological Sciences.
• At least one year of research laboratory experience is preferred.
• Experience in bacteriophage biology, bacterial genetics, structural biology or biochemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform experiments in support of the laboratory’s research goals.
• Conduct research using bacterial genetics, biochemistry and structural biology approaches.
• Set up and perform laboratory experiments.
• Collect, record and analyze research data.
• Monitor experimental outcomes and identify unusual results.
• Suggest improvements or modifications to experimental procedures.
• Develop and improve laboratory techniques.
• Assist other researchers with experiments.
• Prepare media and support bacterial growth experiments.
• Perform gel electrophoresis.
• Support electron microscopy work.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Present research findings.
• Participate in laboratory meetings.
• Provide general laboratory support when required.

Skills

Bacteriophage biology

Bacterial genetics

Structural biology

Biochemistry

Laboratory techniques

Education

Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a Researcher III in the Department of Microbiology. The successful candidate will join the Dokland Laboratory and contribute to projects spanning bacteriophage biology, bacterial genetics, structural biology and biochemistry.

Responsibilities include independent experimentation, data collection and analysis, and collaboration across research projects, with opportunities to contribute to additional research areas such as