Postdoctoral Fellow – Karim Lab: The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled individual to join the Karim Lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow. The lab focuses on studying Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a tick bite-induced meat allergy, using functional genomics tools.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Table of Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS, United States |
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Grant Funded | Yes |
| Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or DVM/PhD
- Experience with ticks and animal models
- Strong background in entomology, computational biology, molecular biology, and immunology
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Amblyomma ticks and Rickettsia parkeri cultivation
- Understanding of functional genomics
- Working knowledge of tick biology, host immunology, and transcriptomic analysis
Job Description
- Collaborate with the PI and research team to plan, design, and execute scientific research.
- Perform experiments using molecular tools to study AGS.
- Maintain laboratory tick colonies.
- Keep detailed laboratory notebooks and data records.
- Write manuscripts, grant proposals, and abstracts.
- Present research findings at scientific conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing qualifications, a CV, and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Shahid Karim at Shahid.Karim@usm.edu.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
