| Job Duties: SUMMARY OF DUTIES
The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for scientific research in the discipline of biology of spirochetes. The lab uses Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira spp. as the model organisms to study gene regulation, mechanism of bacterial transmission from ticks to mice, host-pathogen interactions, structure-function relationships of proteins important for periplasmic flagellar biosynthesis and regulation, and cyclic-di-GMP signaling systems. To learn more, please visit https://microbiology-immunology.ecu.edu/md-motaleb/ Special Instructions To Application: To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ Minimum Education/Experience: English Proficiency
Excellent written and oral communication skills
PhD Full time or Part time: Full Time Position Location (city): Greenville Position Number: PDS-MCBI-01-19 Organizational Unit Overview: The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a distinguished research and teaching facility of East Carolina University School of Medicine consisting of approximately 50 people. This department provides an academic base for teacher-scientists employed by the School of Medicine at East Carolina University in the disciplines of microbiology, immunology, molecular biology and other related disciplines. The department provides instruction to medical students, dental students, and graduate students. The department also provides guidance and research experience to graduate students seeking advanced degrees in microbiology and immunology. The department also offers a postdoctoral research training program. The department supports an array of faculty (16)-directed research programs of which many are supported by extramural grants and/or contracts. The department provides service to the school, university, state, nation, and to the profession by activities of faculty members on committees, study sections, in professional organizations, as consultants, and through other activities. | 
