Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately in the laboratory of Philip R. Hardwidge, in the Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Department, at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. The position responsibilities include performing microbiology experiments in support of several NIH/NIAID-funded projects on enterohemorrhagic and enterotoxigenic E. coli.

The successful candidates will have obtained a PhD in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline, have published one or more meritorious first-author manuscripts, and have proven experience with animal models of infection, cell culture, chromatography, and/or molecular genetics.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed cover letter that includes specific information relevant to applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications, statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, and have at least three letters of recommendation sent to Brandy Nowakowski via email at nowakows@vet.k-state.edu.

Screening of applications will begin June 11, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Dr. Philip Hardwidge at 785-532-2506 for more information or refer to http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/dmp/personnel/faculty/Hardwidge.htm

KSU is an AA/EOE. Background check is required.