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rPostdoctoral Scholar

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rLocation: PMI

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 608024

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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r Workplace Culture

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Special Information

• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

This research position focuses on the science of bacterial evolution. It will consist of researching theoretical principles, but could include translational applications. Phylogenomic and bioinformatic analysis of bacterial populations in nature or in laboratory experiments will be a key component of the work. Prior experience is an asset though training will be possible at PMI. Likewise, laboratory microbiological, molecular, and biochemical skills are an asset though not essential. Communication and critical thinking skills are essential for performing the work and for communicating to the local and international scientific communities. Participating in team or independent grant writing to obtain research funding will be required. Student mentoring is a part of the NAU mission and is partial expectations.

Writing Scientific Manuscripts and Grants - 30%

• The scholar is expected to participate with collaborators to generate scientific papers and for the submission of research proposals.

Speaking to Scientific or Lay Audiences - 10%

• Research progress and basic scientific information will be communicated to different audiences through speech at conferences or invited lectures.

Laboratory and/or Computational Research - 50%

• Depending upon the project, laboratory and/or computational research involving bacterial genomic and phenotypic analysis will be conducted.

Mentoring Students - 10%

• Undergraduate and graduate students will be mentored in the laboratory, in computational analysis, or in their communication skills.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD in microbiology or related field with an emphasis on bacterial evolution is desirable.
• The employee is expected to understand bacterial evolution and genomics, and to have expertise in one or more of the following categories: phylogenetics, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the use of laboratory/field instruments and tools.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject disciplines

Skills

• Skills in one or more of microbiology, bioinformatics, protein biochemistry, immunology, epidemiolopgy, etc. are desirable.
• Experience in writing scientific papers is mandatory, while grant writing experience is desirable.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Leadership, coordination, and/or supervision skills.
• Data collection, processing and analysis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  Abilities

• Highly motivated to perform research in a collaborative environment.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Communicates effectively.
• Possesses strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an