Job Description Note: This is a full-time external grant funded position with full benefits. Continuation of employment will be based on annual performance appraisals and future funding appropriations.
Position Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for an NIH funded postdoctoral position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach microbiology laboratory sections (0.25 fte) to sophomore-level college students
• Conduct research (0.75 fte) in the area of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents, bacterial physiology, and pathogenesis in the laboratory of Dr. M. Varela. Fellow will work with Dr. Varela and a team of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Present research at scientific conferences and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Minimum Job Requirements:
Ph.D. in appropriate area is required. Bachelor’s degree in a biological science field, and one year experience teaching biological sciences also required. Experience can be gained concurrently with education.
Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
• Continuation of position is contingent upon grant funding.
• Work is performed during normal work hours but may require some evening or weekend hours
• Work is sedentary in nature with 25 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
• Work requires reaching, handling of objects with hands and/or fingers, talking, hearing, and seeing.
Date Available: January 2, 2012
Application Review Date: Position is open until filled with review of applications beginning on September 2, 2011
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications may be submitted at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/enmu/default.cfm. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculutm vitae
Contact information for three references
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
Instructions For Applying In Person: Applications may be picked up at the ENMU Office of Human Resources, located in the Administration building, room 113. Please submit the application form along with all required documents (listed above) in person to the Office of Human Resources or to the following address:
ENMU Human Resources
1500 S. Ave. K
Station 21
Portales, NM 88130
ENMU is an Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University’s non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at the above address.
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