New Postdoc positions in host-parasite interactions in the Schlenke Lab
at the University of Arizona
Position summary: The Schlenke Lab studies host-parasite interactions
using Drosophila (fruit flies) as model hosts.We are developing
parasitoid wasps, which lay their eggs in fly larvae and consume their
hosts from the inside out, as model parasites.Flies mount cellular and
behavioral defense responses against wasps, but wasps have adaptations
for finding host fly larvae, suppressing host cellular immunity, and
manipulating host behavior. We use a variety of "omics" tools to
understand the molecular genetics of fly cellular immunity and wasp
virulence, as well as patterns of host immunity and pathogen virulence
coevolution across fly and wasp phylogenies. For more information, visit
our lab website at: https://cals.arizona.edu/research/schlenke/
We have current NSF and NIH funding, as well as startup from UA.We are
looking to hire at least two new highly motivated, creative, and
collaborative postdocs to work on this system.Our lab attempts to
understand the fly-wasp interaction at multiple biological levels, and
thus we are searching for candidates with diverse expertise, such as in
evolutionary ecology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, immunology,
neurobiology, and/or bioinformatics.Our lab is based at the University
of Arizona in the Department of Entomology and the positions are
available immediately.Feel free to contact Todd
([email protected]) with questions.
Duties and Responsibilities: Postdocs will be involved in all aspects of
the research, from developing project ideas to experimental design to
data analysis to publication.Although we have funding for these
positions, postdocs will be expected to apply for their own funding as
well.Postdocs will interact with and mentor graduate and undergraduate
students, and will be involved in lab outreach activities.In regular
consultation with Todd, postdocs will pursue a plan to enhance their
professional growth and meet their future career goals.
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in a biological or computational
subject.Good writing, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Preferred qualifications: Experience studying: Drosophila or other
insects, host-parasite interactions, behavior, cell biology, cell
culture, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, genetic mapping,
genomics, statistics…
Salary: $47,659 annually (following the NIH postdoc pay scale)
Instructions: See the official ad at
https://uacareers.com/postings/18990.To apply please submit (1) a cover
letter with a brief description of how this position would match your
background and your career goals, (2) a CV, and (3) a list of three
people that we can contact as professional references.
