Research Scientist II JR-0001853[3]
Applications due 10/31/25
The Research Scientist II will join a new research laboratory that uses molecular genetic approaches to dissect mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis. The laboratory focuses on the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans, which causes 1 in 5 HIV/AIDS-related deaths worldwide and is the top-ranked World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogen. The incumbent will conduct research projects (including planning, executing, and analyzing experiments) and will provide support to other laboratory members. This will include maintenance of a detailed laboratory notebook documenting all experiments, as well as proper archiving of all data and analyses. The incumbent will compile results from experiments for publications, and presentations, and will contribute to training and mentoring of junior lab members. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to establish protocols, databases, and inventories for a new research group. Experimental work will include, but is not limited to, molecular genetics (yeast/bacterial culture, molecular cloning, microbial transformation, CRISPR genome editing); generating and maintaining mutant strain libraries; protein biochemistry (protein purification; protein interaction studies; in vitro enzyme assays); and animal infection experiments.
 
This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®!