Overview
The Landfear laboratory studies single cell parasites, primarily Leishmania and the related African trypanosomes. Leishmania parasites are responsible for the widespread group of neglected infectious diseases collectively called leishmaniases (.
visceral leishmaniasis and cutaneous leishmaniasis), which afflict an estimated 12 million people globally. The purpose of this position it to carry out detailed experiments focused on the cellular and molecular biology of Leishmania parasites with one major focus being on trafficking and biological functions of flagellar membrane proteins.
This position will support research on a grant funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Function / Duties of Position
- Molecular biological studies on Leishmania parasites, including tagging of genes with various epitopes, knocking out genes, generating various recombinant DNA constructs for mapping of regions of protein involved in trafficking, etc.
- Protein-protein interaction studies to identify proteins that are critical for targeting of membrane proteins to the Leishmania flagellum.
- Cell biological studies to localize proteins within the parasite and to study the mechanism of their trafficking to the parasite flagellum.
- Studies with murine models of Leishmania infection to determine the effects of various gene knockouts on the ability of the parasite to infect a mammalian host.
- Analysis of data from each of the above types of experiments.
- Presentation of results at group meetings and possibly at national meetings.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in relevant field.
Previous work with molecular and cellular biology.
Working with recombinant DNA, assembling recombinant constructs, transfection of constructs into cells, experience with CRISPR / Cas9 methods of gene editing in parasites, microscopic analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Some additional postdoctoral experience in the field.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.
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