Job Summary

Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM), Department of Microbiology and Immunology, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join Dr. Hangjun Ke lab and the Malaria team at Drexel. Dr. Ke’s laboratory focuses on the molecular biology of malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.) and investigates parasite bioenergetics, organellar functions, and host-parasite interactions, with the goal of identifying essential pathways/proteins for the development of novel antimalarial therapeutics.

The future postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to work with other malaria labs within the department. A strong emphasis is placed on career development, participation in national/international conferences, communication skills, grant and manuscript writing skills, and leadership development. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to be highly self-motivated and independent. They will be joining a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary training environment. 

Essential Functions

The candidate will perform CRISPR-based gene editing to study pathways related to energy acquisition of the malaria parasites and energy exchange at the host-parasite interface. The position offers opportunities to Cultivate malaria parasites in the long-term Perform CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing Analyze phenotypic changes upon conditional knockdown or knockout of genes Understand the mechanisms of parasite bioenergetics and biology

Required Qualifications

Minimum of PhD or Doctorate in Life science or related field. Minimum of 1 year of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of publication record in genetics, biology, and/or infectious diseases, with experience performing parasite culture and gene editing.
• Excellent communication and written skills to enhance interactions and collaborations among different research teams.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table Typically standing, walking

Location

The Ke Lab is located on the Queen Lane Campus 

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630.00 to $81,940.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.