East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Microbiology, Genetics, Immunology Cns 10032586

Area of Interest: Research/Scientific

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)

Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff
Faculty/Academic Staff

Opening on: Aug 27 2025

Closing at: Aug 27 2027 - 23:55 EDT

Salary Commensurate with Experience

College Of Natural Science

1075879

POSITION SUMMARY

A Research Associate (Post-Doc) position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Zhiyong Xi in the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology at Michigan State University. The position is available starting immediately with three years of funding guaranteed with a possibility of an extension based on progress and performance. The main project is to work on cutting-edge research to study the artificial symbiosis between the endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia and Anopheles malaria vectors. The project will center around establishing Wolbachia transinfection in Anopheles and dissecting genetic and environmental factors shaping Wolbachia-Anopheles symbiosis (See here:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must have a PhD in the area of medical entomology, parasitology, microbiology/immunology/molecular biology or a related field and have a strong background in genetics. Strong quantitative and communication skills are required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working in a BSL2 is desired but not required. Experience with developing Wolbachia for mosquito-borne disease control is preferred although not required.

SUMMARY OF HEALTH RISKS

Some duties in this position may include the following health risks:

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue