Postdoctoral Fellow--Karim Lab

Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience, a CV, and contact information for 3 professional references. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr.

Shahid Karim at Shahid.Karim@usm.edu. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow conducts scientific research in the Karim Laboratory focused on Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS), a tick bite-induced meat allergy of public health significance. This position collaborates with the Principal Investigator and research team to design and conduct research using molecular biology, immunology, and functional genomics approaches to investigate how components of tick saliva contribute to the development of AGS.

The Postdoctoral Fellow conducts laboratory experiments, maintains tick colonies, analyzes and documents research data, and contributes to manuscripts, grant applications, and scientific presentations. This is a restricted position with no defined end date. Continued employment is dependent upon project needs, availability of funding, and satisfactory performance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and research team to plan, design, and execute scientific research projects related to Alpha-Gal Syndrome and tick-host interactions. Conducts laboratory experiments using molecular biology, immunology, functional genomics, and other appropriate research methods to investigate tick bite-induced meat allergy.

Maintains and manages laboratory tick colonies in accordance with established research protocols and laboratory procedures. Maintains accurate and detailed laboratory notebooks, research data, experimental records, and other required research documentation. Analyzes and interprets research findings and contributes to the preparation of data, figures, and other materials used to communicate research results.

Drafts and revises scientific manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and other research materials for publication and dissemination. Prepares and contributes research data and scientific content for extramural grant applications and presents research findings at scientific conferences and other professional meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.