Beca Postdoctoral Marcadores Genéticos

Applications are being accepted for a full-time, non-tenure track post- doctoral associate in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University.
Project entails the development, evaluation and analysis of genetic markers in the mosquito Culex tarsalis. These markers will be used to conduct population genetics and QTL analysis in this mosquito to investigate its role as a vector of West Nile Virus in North America.
The position is available immediately. Funding is available for 3 years contingent on satisfactory performance. Salary will follow NIH guidelines. Benefits included. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ecology, population biology, genetics or related field. Experience in entomology and vector insects is helpful but not required.
Candidate must have experience in population genetics, QTL analysis and development/use of genetic markers such as microsatellites, RAPD's, ISSR's
and AFLP's. The ideal candidate will have a competitive publication
record, experience with modeling, epidemiology and general molecular laboratory techniques. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for independent grant writing and attendance at national/international conferences.
Applicants should send a detailed CV, statement of research goals, contact information (name, phone number and email address) for 4 professional references, and up to 4 re-prints to:

Jason L. Rasgon, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor,
The W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular
Microbiology and Immunology,
Room E4626
Bloomberg School of Public Health,
Johns Hopkins University
615 N. Wolfe Street E4626
(410) 502-2584
jrasgon@jhsph.edu
http://faculty.jhsph.edu/?F=Jason&L=Rasgon