Available Title(s):
306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate
Business Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
The Department of Microbiology and Pathology (VMP) within the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr. Dana Shaw's laboratory. Research in the Shaw Lab at Washington State University is broadly focused on tick-transmitted diseases. Ticks are fascinating arthropods that transmit a variety of microbes that cause significant morbidity world wide. These exclusive blood-feeders spread disease to animals and humans when an infected tick takes a meal from an uninfected host. Interestingly, many tick-transmitted microbes only cause disease in some hosts, exhibiting what is termed "contextual pathogenicity". Our lab is focused on understanding the biology of ticks as disease vectors and the molecular details of these arthropod-pathogen interactions. The successful applicant will join a dedicated team focused on research, service and scholarship.
Summary of Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Department Name:
Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link:
https://www.shawlab.org/
https://vetmed.wsu.edu/departments/veterinary-microbiology-and-pathology/
Annual Salary:
$54,000 - $60,000
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.
Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Overtime Eligibility:
Overtime eligible
FTE: 100%
This is a temporary, non-tenure-track position.
Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
Required Documents:
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