Research Assistant - Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health
Tufts University | |
United States, Massachusetts, North Grafton | |
Dec 17, 2024 | |
Overview
The Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health (IDGH) combines four important areas of expertise within Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. These are public/population health, international medicine, wildlife and conservation medicine, and infectious disease research. The alignment of these areas promotes cross-disciplinary strengths that are important in achieving the department's goal of improving human, animal and ecosystem health locally, nationally and globally. Much of the research in the department aims to advance understanding of the biology and host interaction of pathogens, particularly those causing enteric disease, and to use this information to develop immunotherapy and vaccines against the pathogens. What You'll Do The position involves working in a research laboratory, animal model laboratory, in the specialized facility, and at the computer recording, processing, and analyzing data. The candidate will be expected to work in collaboration with the senior investigator and laboratory staff to design and execute experiments involving mostly in vivo and in vitro investigations on infectious agents including Treponema pallidum. The work will require working in BSL2 and possibly BSL3 facility. The expectation is that the candidate will have communication skills, be highly self-motivated, and will be encouraged to be resourceful and a team player. The position requires experience with infectious agents, animal model (such as mouse, rabbit) cell culture, molecular biology (PCR and quantitative PCR) and immunoassays (such as ELISA). This individual may have other responsibilities in the laboratory such as assisting with training of graduate students or entry level staff, writing papers, etc. The essential functions as a Research Assistant in the IDGH will be:
The position may involve performing scientific work on several projects under the leadership of the senior investigators as requested. What We're Looking For Basic Requirements:
Additional Preferred Experience, Education, etc.
Pay Range Minimum $48,500.00, Midpoint $60,750.00, Maximum $73,000.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. |