Postdoctoral Research Associate - No Experience Required

Duration: Initial term with potential for two additional years (contingent upon funding, laboratory needs, and performance).

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch break).

Position Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct high-throughput, hands-on benchwork to advance lab research timelines and secure publishable data. This role requires strict adherence to weekly experimental benchmarks and data reporting structures.

Key Responsibilities: Core Experimental Benchwork Perform macrophage infections and cytokine ELISAs. Construct, purify, and analyze His-tagged proteins. Utilize LC-MS/MS for metabolomics analysis. Handle in vivo animal work and procedures. Adapt to shifting experimental responsibilities as directed by the Principal Investigator. Data Management & Reporting Yield at least one piece of publishable data every week. Submit a detailed written summary of data, protocols, and outcomes every Friday afternoon. Performance Metrics & Expectations Weekly Output: Completion of either two major experiments (e.g., macrophage infections, ELISAs) or three minor experiments (e.g., MIC/MBC, growth curves) per week. Evaluation: Continuous assessment against deliverables, with an intensive evaluation of work ethic and technical capabilities during the initial 90-day probationary period.

Location: MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range - Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Education: Ph. D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related biological science field.

Experience: No experience required

Preferred Qualifications: Education Experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number - MR0888 Open Date - 08/14/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions Summary: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Do you have a Ph. D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related biological science field? Yes NoApplicant Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents