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Postdoctoral researcher in Insect-bacterial symbioses

The Moran lab has an opening for a Postdoctoral researcher (June 1, 2025)
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The project would address the mechanisms regulating intracellular symbioses in insects, especially aphids.

Preferred candidates would have training in at least some of the following subject areas: microbiology, cell biology, insect biology, molecular evolution, genomics, bioinformatics and experience in at least some of the following methods: confocal microscopy including immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, protein biochemistry, microbiological methods (culture, cloning, etc), dissection and microinjection, work with nucleic acids (extraction, qPCR, etc). 

A PhD or equivalent is required.

Start date would be August 2025 or soon after.

The position is for up to 2 years, with 2nd year dependent on performance. Full health and other benefits, opportunities for training in new methods

Contact: nancy.moran@austin.utexas.edu

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