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Northwestern University · 1 day ago

Postdoctoral Scholar - Jutras Lab

positionChicago, IL
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern

Northwestern University is seeking a talented postdoctoral associate to join the Jutras lab to study the biology and pathogenesis of Borrelia burgdorferi, the Lyme disease spirochete. The role involves conducting experiments, designing approaches, and engaging in scholarly activities related to microbiology and immunology.

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Responsibilities

Conducting molecular, cellular, and/or experimental models of infection
Designing experimental approaches, data analysis, background research
Preparing manuscripts, grant writing, and other scholarly activities
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Molecular Biology techniquesMouse immunologyBacteriologyData analyticsData presentationAdvanced microscopyVitroEx vivo studies

Required

PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology (or related fields)
Molecular Biology techniques
Able/willing to perform bacterial infectious disease studies in experimental animal models
Data analytics
Data presentation

Preferred

Productive PhD in an active and engaged environment
Advanced microscopy
In vitro and ex vivo mouse immunology

Benefits

Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development in all circumstances
Variety of tools and resources for professional potential or continuing formal education

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
dateFounded in 1851
location
Evanston, Illinois, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.northwestern.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (308)
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2022 (282)
2021 (184)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$98.02M
Key Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Diego Klabjan
Professor
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Henry Bienen
Interim President

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