What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Associate position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.usm.edu. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing your research experience and future goals, a curriculum vitae, pertinent publication reprints, and the contact information for 3 references. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to Dr. Kevin A. Kuehn (kevin.kuehn@usm.edu).
Job Summary
A postdoctoral associate position is available in the research laboratory of Dr. Kevin A. Kuehn at the University of Southern Mississippi. This position is part of a 4-year collaborative project funded through DARPA-Arcadia (https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2021-09-14) entitled IMPEDE: Inhibiting Molds with Probiotic Ensembles from Diverse Environments. The successful applicant is expected to have prior research training in microbial ecology, mycology, or microbiology, and have excellent communication skills.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research pursuant to the project objectives
- Peer-reviewed publication of research findings
- Work closely with project collaborators
- Engage in mentorship and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students
- Performs other duties as assigned.
