Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Summary:

An NIH-funded postdoctoral scientist position is available to study unique aspects of chlamydial pathogenesis in the laboratory of Dr. Rey Carabeo in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The vacancy is for a postdoctoral research associate to join a research group working on Chlamydia pathogenesis. The person will investigate intercellular communication between infected epithelial cells and various neighboring cell types to understand how pathogen infection positively or negatively influence infection dissemination. Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related scientific fields is required for this position as well as expertise in working with C. trachomatis or other genetically intractable obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens, immune signaling, and transcriptomic analyses of host-pathogen interaction.

Candidates should submit their application to Dr. Carabeo through this posting https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/97011. Applications should include a cover letter describing research experience and interests (max. 2 pages), curriculum vitae with complete list of publications, and names and contact information for three references.

UNMC has a vibrant research and medical community within the growing and affordable city of Omaha, NE. The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology has over 60 faculty members, ~50 graduate students, and more than two dozen postdoctoral fellows and residents working in modern, well-equipped labs with state-of-the-art facilities. The department has particular expertise in Gram-positive cocci and obligate intracellular pathogens. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related scientific fields
• Experience working with pathogens