Postdoctoral Fellow Tropical Medicine
Tulane University

Postdoctoral Fellow Tropical Medicine

Location:
New Orleans
Open Date:
Nov 27, 2023
Description:

A NIH-funded postdoctoral position is immediately available to join Scaraffia research group in the Department of Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. Scaraffia´s lab performs metabolic studies in mosquitoes. Her laboratory is particularly interested in unraveling the physiological, biochemical and molecular bases underlying the regulation of nitrogen and carbon metabolism in mosquitoes, as well as in discovering new metabolic targets that can be used for the design of better mosquito-control strategies.

The successful candidate will apply traditional and modern biochemical approaches, to investigate the mechanistic regulation of ammonia metabolism in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Applicants must have a PhD degree in biochemistry, chemistry or related discipline with a strong background in protein biochemistry. The position requires research experience in characterization of transmembrane proteins, and physiological studies in insects. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team are also required. 

Opportunities will be available for independent research, attendance at professional meetings, writing research grant proposals, and publication of research findings.  

1. Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related discipline  

2. Documented experience in biochemical techniques including protein purification, enzymatic assays, western blotting, and immunoprecipitation  

3. Documented experience in transmembrane proteins. Preference will be given to an individual with experience in physiological studies in insects.

4. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

5. Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and strategic thinking 

Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to mmobilliot@tulane.edu with the subject Postdoc Application and include: (1) a cover letter describing research interests, (no more than 1 page); (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) contact information for three references.

Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/persons with disabilities/veterans employer committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities or veterans. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.