Responsibilities

The malaria research laboratory of Dr. Stefan Kappe (https://www.seattlechildrens.org/research/centers-programs/global-infectious-disease-research/research-areas-and-labs/kappe-lab/) at the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR), Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI), is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scientist to identify and characterize novel transmission blocking vaccine (TBV) candidates for malaria parasites. The Kappe laboratory has conducted pioneering research on the malaria parasite transmission stages and has developed genetically attenuated parasites as malaria vaccines. The group has recently identified highly promising transmission blocking subunit vaccine candidates and is currently engaged in a collaborative effort to the optimize immunogens using structure-guided principles. We are continuing a discovery effort to identify novel promising TBV candidates and this postdoctoral position will support these TBV efforts as well as overall vaccine development efforts.

This position offers a great opportunity to work in a vibrant, collaborative, multi-disciplinary setting. The successful candidate will join a diverse research group and an outstanding mentoring environment. They will have to be enthusiastic working with Plasmodium as a parasite of global health importance and bring experience in immunology research and/or vaccine research.

Along with a curriculum vitae, candidates must provide a cover letter detailing the following:

• Current and previous research experience
• Expected starting date
• Your interest in working with the malaria parasite
• What you hope to achieve during your work in the position
• Your career ambitions and research goals

Requirements

Required Education/Experience:

• Doctorate degree (PhD/DVM/MD) in specialty area from an accredited university training program.

• Experience using basic research techniques of specialty area.

Required Credentials:

• N/A.

Preferred:

• Experience with antigen expression in immunological analyses in humans and animal models of infection and vaccination
• Experience working with infectious disease models, especially malaria parasites.
• Willingness to work with a diverse team of scientists, including postdocs, students and technicians.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

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Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children’s website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children’s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information.

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