Postdoctoral Fellow – Karim Lab: The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled postdoctoral fellow to join the Karim Lab. This position focuses on studying Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a tick bite-induced meat allergy of growing public health significance.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area:
The primary research area involves investigating the role of tick saliva components in triggering Alpha-Gal Syndrome using functional genomics tools.
Location:
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. or DVM/PhD
- Experience in working with ticks and animal models
- Strong background in entomology, computational biology, molecular biology, and immunology
Job Description:
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to design and execute experiments.
- Conduct experiments using molecular tools to study meat allergy linked to tick bites.
- Maintain tick colonies and ensure detailed laboratory notebooks and data records are kept.
- Prepare manuscripts, grants, and abstracts for publication and presentations.
- Engage in writing and editing drafts for research publications and grant proposals.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the PI.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Contact information for three professional references
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Shahid Karim at Shahid.Karim@usm.edu.
Last Date to Apply:
Open until filled; review of applications will begin immediately.
For more details about the position and the University, please visit The University of Southern Mississippi.
