Postdoctoral Scholar - Jutras Lab

Department:

MED-Microbiology-ImmunologySalary/Grade:

RES/

Job Summary:The Jutras lab is recruiting an eager, talented postdoctoral associate to study the biology and pathogenesis of Borrelia burgdorferi- the Lyme disease spirochete. We are seeking someone with exceptional expertise in mouse immunology and/or bacteriology to join our team.Please send all resumes to Dr. Jutras at

brandon.jutras@northwestern.edu .Please note: Occasional weekends and evenings as requested and with some possible travel, as required.Specific Responsibilities:Conducting molecular, cellular, and/or experimental models of infectionDesigning experimental approaches, data analysis, background researchPreparing manuscripts, grant writing, and other scholarly activitiesMiscellaneous:Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology (or related fields)Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)Molecular Biology techniquesAble/willing to perform bacterial infectious disease studies in experimental animal modelsData analyticsData presentationPreferred Qualifications:Productive PhD in an active and engaged environmentPreferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)Advanced microscopyIn vitro and ex vivo mouse immunologyBenefits:At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at

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