REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Ph.D. or equivalent in Immunology, Microbiology, or a related Biological Science.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB
SUCCESSFULLY: (Note: The following criteria will not be used in screening qualified applicants but
may be considered in the final decision-selection process of candidates interviewed.)
1. Demonstrated proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques including cloning,
PCR/qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation.
2. Experience with mammalian cell culture, macrophage infection assays, and related immunological
or microbiological methods under BSL-2 conditions; readiness to obtain BSL-3 clearance.
3. Familiarity with immunological and imaging assays such as flow cytometry, cell sorting, confocal
or fluorescence microscopy, and protein quantification methods (Western blot, ELISA, Olink).
4. Competence in bacterial culture and maintenance under biosafety containment.
5. Familiarity with murine infection models, tissue processing, and immune-cell isolation under
IACUC- approved protocols.
6. Background in bioinformatics and computational biology encouraged; ability to analyze
high-dimensional data using R, Python, or equivalent platforms.
7. Strong organizational and documentation skills with adherence to biosafety and animal welfare
regulations.
8. Ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative research environment.
9. Multi-year commitment to postdoctoral training.
The TNBRC maintains Biosafety Level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents
many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use
of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed. Depending on agent specific risk
assessments individuals may be offered, or in some cases required to have vaccinations against the
relevant agents.
