Senior Scientist, Natural Products Pharmacology

University of Mississippi; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi seeks a Research Scientist to lead the development and application of bioassays for evaluating natural products' antibacterial and antifungal efficacy. You will design microbial assays, drive antimicrobial research, and contribute to publications and funding reports.

Required is a PhD in Microbiology with at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience and hands-on expertise in bioassay development, data integration, and advanced microbiology techniques.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral research focusing on antibacterial/antifungal effects of natural products.
• Hands-on expertise in developing, validating, and setting up tailored biological assays.

Responsibilities

• Lead selection, development, and application of bioassays to identify phytochemicals with antibacterial and antifungal activity.
• Conduct safety and efficacy evaluations of natural products in collaboration with NCNPR scientists.
• Author peer-reviewed publications and prepare progress reports for funding agencies; present findings.

Skills

Bioassay development

Data integration

Microbiology techniques

Antimicrobial testing

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology

Job description

The University of Mississippi seeks a Research Scientist to lead the development and application of bioassays for evaluating natural products' antibacterial and antifungal efficacy. You will design microbial assays, drive antimicrobial research, and contribute to publications and funding reports.

Required is a PhD in Microbiology with at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience and hands-on expertise in bioassay development, data integration, and advanced microbiology techniques.