A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Michael Terns in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia.  The goal of the NIH-funded project is to investigate molecular mechanisms governing the interactions of CRISPR-Cas immune systems from bacteria and hyperthermophilic archaea with encountered viruses and other mobile genetic elements.  For more information visit our website: https://www.ternslab.uga.edu.

Postdoctoral candidates should have a PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields.  All applicants should have strong technical and communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment. 

Qualified applicants should communicate their interest immediately and submit a cover letter describing their research experience and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Michael Terns at [email protected].