Research Associate in Infectious Disease and Global Health
Tufts University
Overview
The Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health (IDGH) combines four important areas of expertise within Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. These are public/population health, international medicine, wildlife and conservation medicine, and infectious disease research. The alignment of these areas promotes cross-disciplinary strengths that are important in achieving the department's goal of improving human, animal and ecosystem health locally, nationally and globally. Much of the research in the department aims to advance understanding of the biology and host interaction of pathogens, particularly those causing enteric disease, and to use this information to develop immunotherapy and vaccines against the pathogens.
What You'll Do
The Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health (IDGH) combines four important areas of expertise within Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. These are public/population health, international medicine, wildlife and conservation medicine, and infectious disease research. The alignment of these areas promotes cross-disciplinary strengths that are important in achieving the department's goal of improving human, animal and ecosystem health locally, nationally and globally. Much of the research in the department aims to advance understanding of the biology and host interaction of pathogens, particularly those causing enteric disease, and to use this information to develop immunotherapy and vaccines against the pathogens.
As a Research Asisstant in IDGH you will:
- Coordinate assigned project tasks involving hands-on skills of standard molecular procedures such as DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis; flow cytometry; record-keeping; data analysis (including DNA sequence data)
- Lead experiments using multiple models for the principal investigator.
- Monitor disease progression and manifestation (sample collection and analysis)
- Perform procedures and examine and analyzeg tissues histologically including the application of immunohistochemistry.
- Assist with data analysis, grants and manuscript writing, literature search
- Participate, supervise/instruct technicians and graduate students perform scholarly activities
- attend scientific meetings and seminars, other duties as directed by the PI.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
- Three years’ experience in postdoctoral research position in microbiology and immunology
- PhD, MD, DVM, DDS, DMD or equivalent Doctoral degree with experience with in vitro and in vivo relating to molecular genetics, cell biology and deep knowledge of infectious disease including microbiology/immunology
- Required computer/technical skills: Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and biostatistics
- Valid US driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Molecular genetics and cell biology relating to immunology and virology laboratory skills
- Experience working with BSL3 agents preferred
- Project management experience preferred
- Work with animal models