The faculty in MBM are united by a common interest in the biology of microbes (bacteria, fungi,
viruses, and parasites) and the effects of microbes on human and animal hosts. The microbial
pathogens program studies microorganisms that cause infectious diseases, with emphasis on
rigorous analysis of these pathogens and the immune responses that restrict them. Program
investigators direct detailed studies of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi and eukaryotic parasites.
Research topics include structural analysis of virus entry, viral evolution, viral oncogenes,
intracellular bacterial pathogens, microorganisms that cause diarrhea and pneumonia, intracellular
signaling, pathogen adhesion, genetic determinants involved in susceptibility to infection, vaccine
development, and identification of novel antimicrobial agents.

• Plans and conducts research independently and is responsible for data collection
  and analysis methods in accordance with laboratory goals 20%
• Collaborates with other Research staff members to identify novel research methods 10%
• Develops projects and plans to implement those projects 20%
• Collaborates on current/future project design and lab communications through participation in publications, presentations, and grant preparation 30%
• Participates in teaching, research, and mentoring including providing research guidance to graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and less experienced scientists 20%

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through a PhD is required along with 2 or more years of experience as a Scientist III, demonstrated ability to make significant contributions to related scientific research and scholarship, strong potential to direct own research, as well as participation in the mentoring and training of graduate students and younger scientists and regular, significant, contributions published in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in coding and advanced computational and statistical modeling and analysis techniques.
• Experience in complex experimental procedures and microscopy.

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