The malaria research lab of Dr. Ashley Vaughan ( www.seattlechildrens.org/research/centers-programs/global-infectious-disease-research/research-areas-and-labs/vaughan-lab/) at the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR) at Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scientist to study malaria parasites. This NIH-funded project aims identify and test novel antigens for transmission-blocking vaccines to prevent the spread of the parasite from infected hosts to mosquito vectors. The work will be carried out in the human-infective parasite Plasmodium falciparum using in vitro and in vivo infection models covering the entire parasite life cycle.
This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The project is a collaboration between Dr. Vaughan and Dr. Kristian Swearingen ( www.isbscience.org/bio/kristian-swearingen-phd/) of the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), who will co-mentor the successful applicant. The primary responsibility of the position will be studies into the molecular parasitology of Plasmodium, including culturing parasites, isolating parasite life cycle stages for downstream proteomics, and performing standard membrane feeding assays to assess transmission to mosquitoes.
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in working with Plasmodium as a parasite of global health importance, basic parasite biology, and the translation of novel findings into approaches for intervention.
Job responsibilities will include:
Along with a curriculum vitae, candidates must provide a cover letter detailing the following:
Required Education and Experience
Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program.
Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.
Required Credentials
N/A.
Preferred
Compensation Range
$80,172 per year
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
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Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits
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