The successful candidate will lead efforts to elucidate how the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii exploits the host ESCRT machinery to support its growth. This will involve applying biochemical, proteomic, and microscopy-based approaches to dissect the mechanisms of ESCRT recruitment and to define the functional significance of interactions between parasite effectors and host ESCRT proteins.
The candidate is expected to advance the project by critically engaging with current literature, generating innovative ideas, and optimizing experimental strategies. They will work in a collaborative and supportive research environment, contributing to the mentoring of trainees and to the lab's broader scientific goals. The position also requires actively sharing research findings through lab meetings, departmental seminars, scientific conferences, and publishing their research.
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, possess strong expertise in proteomics and biochemical techniques, and have a minimum of five years of postdoctoral research experience investigating apicomplexan parasite/host interactions at both the cellular and protein levels.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
