Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25140 For questions regarding this position, please contact: Patrick Secor patrick.secor@montana.edu 406-994-6046 Classification Title Postdoctoral Researcher Working Title Postdoctoral Researcher Brief Position Overview A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Secor Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. Our recently funded project focuses on interactions between phages, bacteria, and the immune system as it relates to Lyme disease. The laboratory uses a range of approaches, including tick-mouse models of disease, microbial genetics, genomics, and RNA -seq. The successful candidate may work in one or more of these areas, depending on experience and expertise. Position Number 4C0119 Department Microbiology & Cell Biology Division College of Agriculture/MAES Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology ( MCB ) has strong research programs in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and cell biology supported by state-of-the-art core facilities. Pathogen-containment facilities that accommodate small ( BSL -3 & BSL -2) and large ( ABSL -2) animal research are also available. The Department is part of the College of Agriculture and is a component of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station ( MAES ). MCB is the primary department at MSU providing pre-medical and pre-veterinary training. The department is home to the Montana Medical Laboratory Science Professional Program, and our faculty participate in both the WWAMI Medical Education Program and the WIMU Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine. The department contributes significantly to MSU’s Center for Biofilm Engineering. Duties and Responsibilities + Conceptualize and execute experiments. + Data analysis. + Laboratory record keeping. + Oral and written presentation of experimental results. + Work collaboratively with other staff members in discussing projects, implementing experiments and preparing manuscripts and grant applications. + The position may involve oversight/ supervision of technicians or graduate students. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills + A PhD in microbiology, immunology, or a related field is required. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills + Experience with ticks or other vector borne diseases and animal models of infection are preferable but not essential. The Successful Candidate Will + Good organizational and analytical skills. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? Yes Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.