Postdoctoral Fellow in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Survival Mechanisms

Trudeau Institute, an internationally acclaimed, path-breaking research institute focused on addressing the continuing burden of infectious disease, has an immediate opening for a Principal Investigator at any career stage. The Institute has recently expanded to develop the Trudeau Research Network, consisting of productive, collaborative and strategic inter-disciplinary partnerships, including New York State, biomedical research institutions, foundations, and biopharma/biotech, with Trudeau as a hub. The Network features PhD & MD-led teams engaging in multi-disciplinary pre-clinical and clinical research devoted to translating the advances of basic science into new strategies to meet today’s urgent global health challenges

As a part of our new tuberculosis research center, we are recruiting an innovative bacteriologist to take on projects involved in characterizing the host niche of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and identifying novel therapeutic strategies to clear mycobacterial infections. The fellow will employ bacterial genetics, in vitro and in vivo preclinical models, and bacterial systems biological approaches to achieve project goals. The Institute is ideally suited for this program with capacious animal facilities, including ABSL-3, maintained by experienced staff, and well-equipped with advanced microscopy and flow cytometry instrumentation.

The fellow will be energized by the institute’s translational focus, and enthused to be working in a highly collaborative manner with academic, clinical and industry colleagues. Duties will include experimental research, training and directing junior scientists, and presentation of results at meetings and in publications.

Qualifications: PhD or MD/PhD with evidence of independence and productivity.

-Excellent written and oral communication skills and command of the scientific literature

-Experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture, evaluation of novel therapeutics, experience with pre-clinical animal models is desirable

Trudeau Institute is located in an affordable, small town environment in the midst of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains in New York State. On-campus housing situated on a recreational lake is available. We offer competitive salaries along with a robust benefits package (including health, dental, life and long term disability insurance and a generous employer retirement contribution). The Institute is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer encouraging women, individuals with disabilities, minorities and veterans to apply.