Job Details
Posting Number: PG191686PD
Position Number: 00112082
Position Type: Post Doc
FLSA: Exempt
Department ID: 111801 - Entomology and Plant Pathology
Department: 111801 - Entomology and Plant Pathology
Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Essential Job Duties:
The overall aim of this project is to develop gene drive strains for suppression of the New World screwworm. In the initial phase of the project we will work secondary screwworm, a very closely related species. We will work with primary screwworm in ACL3 containment at a later date, if an import permit is granted.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The scholar will work closely with Dr Amarish Yadav in developing docking lines for phiC31 recombinase.
- They will use these lines to create fsRIDL gene drive strains, building on our earlier work with fsRIDL lines.
- The postdoctoral scholar may work on developing suppression gene drive strains targeting sex determination genes such as doublesex. This involves making gene constructs, developing transgenic lines and evaluating the lines.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
The scholar will be contribute to maintaining the lab and will be expected to keep detailed notes in their lab book and present at lab meetings and meetings with the sponsor.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Department Required Skills:
- PhD in molecular biology, genetics, entomology or related discipline
- Ph.D. with less than five years postdoctoral experience essential.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
- Experience in genetics is desired.
Required License or Certification:
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?:
No
Commercial Driver's License Required?:
No
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$63,000
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many:
2
Job Open Date:
05/15/2026
