Job Description
Description
Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and creative Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our Bacterial Disease Research team in Ames, IA. As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will be a primary driver of an innovative research project on using microbial genetics and molecular biology techniques to manipulate bacterial genomes. These approaches are generally expected to optimize safety and/or efficacy profiles of exploratory vaccine candidates. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrable experience working with and manipulating obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens. Experience with bacterial diseases of animals and with vaccine design is also desirable. Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to independently conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Takes full responsibility for a research project, with guidance from experienced mentors with extensive background in academia and industry.
- Provides input to create, organize, and execute a research project in microbial genetics.
- Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Publishes results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presents data at scientific conferences.
- Complies with all applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner and maintaining proper records in accordance with SOP's and policies.
Requirements
- PhD degree or equivalent in Molecular, Cellular or Biochemistry or similar field, with good publications record.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to design and execute experimental strategy to advance projects.
- Demonstrated creativity and novel approaches to solving scientific problems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated creativity and initiative in driving cutting edge research.
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in molecular parasitology; Immunology is a plus.
- Good knowledge of scientific area of responsibility.
- Ability to ask critical scientific questions.
- Ability to synthesize new hypotheses and critique devised hypotheses.
Description
Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and creative Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our Bacterial Disease Research team in Ames, IA. As a Post-Doctoral Fellow, you will be a primary driver of an innovative research project on using microbial genetics and molecular biology techniques to manipulate bacterial genomes. These approaches are generally expected to optimize safety and/or efficacy profiles of exploratory vaccine candidates. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrable experience working with and manipulating obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens. Experience with bacterial diseases of animals and with vaccine design is also desirable. Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to independently conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Takes full responsibility for a research project, with guidance from experienced mentors with extensive background in academia and industry.
- Provides input to create, organize, and execute a research project in microbial genetics.
- Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Publishes results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presents data at scientific conferences.
- Complies with all applicable regulations, performing all work in a safe manner and maintaining proper records in accordance with SOP's and policies.
Requirements
- PhD degree or equivalent in Molecular, Cellular or Biochemistry or similar field, with good publications record.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to design and execute experimental strategy to advance projects.
- Demonstrated creativity and novel approaches to solving scientific problems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated creativity and initiative in driving cutting edge research.
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in molecular parasitology; Immunology is a plus.
- Good knowledge of scientific area of responsibility.
- Ability to ask critical scientific questions.
- Ability to synthesize new hypotheses and critique devised hypotheses.
About Boehringer Ingelheim
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies that improve the lives of both humans and animals. Founded in 1885 and family-owned ever since, Boehringer Ingelheim takes a long-term perspective.
Now, we are powered by 52,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.
We believe that if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
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