Postdoctoral Research Fellow - UTHealth Science Center Houston

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Molecular Microbiology and Infection) 

Closing date: Open until filled, earliest start date October 2016

We  are  looking  for  a  highly  motivated  individual  with  expertise  in  high-resolution  imaging  and ideally  expertise  in  zebrafish  infection  models  to  join  the  group  of  Dr  Anne-Marie  Krachler (https://sites.google.com/site/krachlerlab/)  at  The  University  of  Texas  Health  Science  Center  at Houston,  McGovern  Medical  School,  Department  of  Microbiology  and  Molecular  Genetics (https://med.uth.edu/mmg/), as a  postdoctoral  research  fellow.   

The  position  is  part  of  an  exciting  project  which  aims  to  explore  how  mechanosensing  regulates virulence  in  enterhaemorrhagic  E.  coli  (EHEC),  and  how  this  impacts  colonization  and  infection in vivo, using zebrafish as a model host (see Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 112(7):5503).  

Candidates  must  have  a  PhD  in  biology,  biochemistry,  or  a  related  discipline  and  experience  in high-resolution  imaging.  They  should  also  have  a  strong  interest  in  working  on  mechanistic questions  related  to  bacteria-host  interactions.  Previous  experience  in  zebrafish  work,  histology and/or  tissue  culture  infection  models  would  be  highly  desirable.  Alternatively,  we  will  consider individuals  with  a  strong  background  in  bacterial  genetics  and  protein  biochemistry.  However, highly  motivated  individuals  with  different  experience  are  also  encouraged  to  apply  and opportunities for cross-training exist. 

Applicants  will  be  expected  to  work  closely  with  colleagues  from  different  disciplines  and  to  assist junior  researchers  in  their  work.  Candidates  should  have  excellent  written  and  oral communication  skills  and  be  highly  organized  and  able  to  prioritize  their  own  work  with  minimal supervision.  Our  lab  is  a  family-friendly  work  environment  and  we  are  happy  to  discuss  flexible work arrangements. 

To  apply,  please  send  a  letter outlining  how  you  could  contribute  to  this project,  a  current  CV and contact details for three potential referees to: 

Dr.  Anne-Marie  Krachler 

University of Texas Health Science Center Houston

Department  of  Microbiology  and  Molecular Genetics

Email: a.krachler@bham.ac.uk