Position Summary

This position in the Department of Plant Pathology will work on antifungal resistance monitoring of human pathogens in agricultural environments. Projects include development of assays for the rapid molecular detection of azole-resistant strains of Aspergillus fumigatus in environmental samples, identification of environments conducive to azole resistance development, and identifying fitness costs of azole resistance in fungi in agricultural environments.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop assays for the rapid molecular detection of azole-resistant strains of Aspergillus fumigatus in environmental samples and monitor antifungal resistance of human pathogens in agricultural environments. (75%)
• Communicate regularly with the PI regarding research and other issues relevant to the project. (10%)
• Present results to the scientific community and for publication in peer-reviewed journals. (10%)
• Train graduate students, undergraduate students, and other researchers in the lab on methods and techniques as needed. (5%)