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Position Summary:

• Characterizes the host response to M. tuberculosis in macrophages and in mouse models of infection.
• Designs, optimizes, performs, and analyzes host and bacterial screens using CRISPR libraries and transposon libraries.
• Generates M. tuberculosis knockouts, complements, and other necessary bacterial strains.
• Generates CRISPR knockouts and express epitope-tagged proteins in macrophages.
• Performs cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry experiments to monitor M. tuberculosis infection, including live cell imaging, RNA-seq, and protein mass spectrometry.
• Conducts experiments safely and effectively in a biosafety level-3 (BSL3) facility, including those involving mouse models of tuberculosis.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication, including drafting and editing the text and creating figures from data generated.
• Maintains an in depth and up-to-date knowledge of the literature related to field of study.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Doctoral Degree in microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, or a related relevant science.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position involves prolonged standing, walking and sitting, as well as use of laboratory equipment.
• Must perform complex procedures and demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Some stooping, reaching, climbing and bending.
• Occasional lifting of 20 pounds to a height of 6½ feet.
• Hearing and speech capabilities necessary to communicate with other researchers and staff in person, on the telephone and by e-mail.
• Vision capable of viewing gauges, computer monitors, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays when necessary to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to work with small animals.

Salary: 56,963

Posting Number: 23ST2686

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