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| Employer | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Location | Hattiesburg, MS USA |
| Posted | August 7, 2025 |
Job Details
Postdoctoral Fellow--Karim Lab
Postdoctoral Fellow--Karim Lab
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow--Karim Lab.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded Yes
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
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 Karim laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled postdoctoral fellow to join our team studying Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) - a tick bite-induced meat allergy with growing public health significance.
Our research uses functional genomics tools to investigate the role of tick saliva components in triggering AGS. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment committed to professional growth and supporting diverse career trajectories in biomedical research. This is a restricted position with no set end date, and continued employment depends on project need, funding availability, and performance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Work closely with PI and the research team to plan, design, and execute scientific research.
+ Perform experiments using appropriate molecular tools to study the tick bite-induced meat allergy.
+ Maintain tick colonies in the laboratory.
+ Maintain detailed laboratory notebook and data records.
+ Writing manuscripts, grants, and abstracts.
+ Write and edit drafts of manuscripts for publication.
+ Write/contribute data for extramural grant proposals.
+ Write abstracts of research and present them at scientific conferences.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or DVM/PhD
Experience in working with ticks and animal models.
Strong background in entomology, computational biology, molecular biology, and immunology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
+ Excellent written and communication skills.
+ Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
+ Ability to work independently.
+ Ability to process information logically.
+ Skill in managing one's own time.
+ Candidates are expected to be very motivated for career development, committed to driving. federally funded high-impact and high-quality research and committed to aggressively pursuing postdoctoral grants.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Amblyomma ticks and cultivating Rickettsia parkeri in tick cell culture.
Understanding of functional genomics approaches.
Working knowledge of tick biology, host immunology, and transcriptomic analysis.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow--Karim Lab.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States
Division School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Position Type Staff
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded Yes
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
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 Karim laboratory at the University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled postdoctoral fellow to join our team studying Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) - a tick bite-induced meat allergy with growing public health significance.
Our research uses functional genomics tools to investigate the role of tick saliva components in triggering AGS. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment committed to professional growth and supporting diverse career trajectories in biomedical research. This is a restricted position with no set end date, and continued employment depends on project need, funding availability, and performance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Work closely with PI and the research team to plan, design, and execute scientific research.
+ Perform experiments using appropriate molecular tools to study the tick bite-induced meat allergy.
+ Maintain tick colonies in the laboratory.
+ Maintain detailed laboratory notebook and data records.
+ Writing manuscripts, grants, and abstracts.
+ Write and edit drafts of manuscripts for publication.
+ Write/contribute data for extramural grant proposals.
+ Write abstracts of research and present them at scientific conferences.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. or DVM/PhD
Experience in working with ticks and animal models.
Strong background in entomology, computational biology, molecular biology, and immunology.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
+ Excellent written and communication skills.
+ Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
+ Ability to work independently.
+ Ability to process information logically.
+ Skill in managing one's own time.
+ Candidates are expected to be very motivated for career development, committed to driving. federally funded high-impact and high-quality research and committed to aggressively pursuing postdoctoral grants.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Amblyomma ticks and cultivating Rickettsia parkeri in tick cell culture.
Understanding of functional genomics approaches.
Working knowledge of tick biology, host immunology, and transcriptomic analysis.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.
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