Job Details

Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Number: 7126261
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Postdoctoral Fellow

Posting Number: SP005254P
Division/College: College of Science
Department: Biological Sciences
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work in the lab of Dr. Paul Rowley.

Position Overview:

The postdoctoral fellow will work in the lab of Paul Rowley to understand the basis of resistance to antifungal "killer" toxins produced by different species of fungi. This hire will use genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, and genomic assays with the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia pastoris, and non-model pathogenic and non-pathogenic yeast species to pursue these goals. This research will require leading the project with support from a technician, and graduate students.

Required Experience:

Experience with bacterial and yeast genetics and physiology
Extensive experience with techniques of molecular biology using bacteria and/or yeasts (e.g. building and cloning recombinant DNA)
Basic computational experience (e.g. R, regex, UNIX)
Willing and capable of doing oral and written presentations of experimental results

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, or Biochemistry

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Experience purifying proteins
A track record of mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory research.
Experience working at BSL2 or higher
Experience in computational data analysis e.g. use of UNIX-based systems, R, Python, or similar tools for data processing and scripting.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $55,016
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open until filled. Priority review for applications received by May 15, 2026.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51451

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.