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Assistant/Associate Professor in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology

ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST - The Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (OADDL) and the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (VPB), College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Oklahoma State University (OSU) invite applications for a faculty position ...

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, ...

Upcoming PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life in Autumn 2023

More information for the new call-out will come up during Autumn 2023. Stay tuned!The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) will have an open call for fully-funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemis...

Upcoming PhD positions at the CGA

Call for applications for up to 12 PhD positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research opens soon! The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on St...

55 fully funded PhD positions

Faculty of Natural SciencesComenius University in Bratislava, Slovakiaoffers 55 fully funded PhD positionshttps://fns.uniba.sk/en/phd_positions/in Biology: Biology; Botany; Plant Physiology; Animal Physiology; Genetics; Microbiology and Virology; ...

International Fully Funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences in Switzerland

*New application deadlines for two open calls per year: November 1 and May 1!Life Science Zurich Graduate School offers more than 100 funded PhD positions. With around 500 research groups and more than 1600 Ph.D. students, the Life Science Zurich ...

Doctoral thesis (M/F) - Elucidation of the electrochemical activity of biochar in bioprocesses

General informationTo apply: http://doctorat.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/les-ecoles-doctorales/c2mp/offres-de-these/lue-decryptage-de-lactivite-electrochimique-du-biocharPlace of work: LCPME and LRGP at Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France. Collaboration...

2 Doctoral Researcher positions - TRR 341 Plant Ecological Genetics Wiss2403-07 | Institute for Plant Sciences

2 Doctoral Researcher positions – TRR 341 Plant Ecological Genetics (f/m/x) Institute for Plant Sciences We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important em...

PhD : Antibacterial hydrogels based on marine exopolysaccharides encapsulating living lactic acid bacteria (M/F)

Reference: PV-2024-1412/1Department/Office:Duration in months :36Start date:Deadline for applications:15/04/2024General areas of responsibilityEM3B laboratory (fr. Ecosystèmes Microbiens et Molécules Marines pour les Biotechnologies) efficiently c...

Doctoral Candidate positions HORIZON-MSCA-Doctoral Network PROSTAMET

Project PROSTAMET is an immersive Doctoral Network (DN), that through the set-up of a unique comprehensive and modular translational pipeline aims to expose high achieving doctoral candidates to th...

PhD Position in Chemical Toxicology

PhD Position in Chemical ToxicologyThe Laboratory of Toxicology, led by Professor Shana Sturla, is part of the ETH Department of Health Science & Technology and the Institute for Food, Nutrition an...

PhD Thesis "DNA-based Data Storage in Vivo"

As Austria's largest research and technology organisation for applied research, we are dedicated to make substantial contributions to solving the major challenges of our time, climate change and digitalisation. To achieve our goals, we rely on our...

PhD Candidate in Microbial Physiology

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 26 March 2024Are you fascinated by microbiology and how microbes can be used to combat...

PhD Candidate in Bioinformatics

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 01 April 2024Are you fascinated by microbiology and the microbial interactions that ha...

PhD Candidate in Microbiology

Employment 1.0 FTEGross monthly salary € 2,770 - € 3,539Required background Research University DegreeOrganizational unit Faculty of ScienceApplication deadline 31 March 2024Are you fascinated by how micro-organisms interact with each other and wi...

2024 New Year Famous Universities and Enterprises PhDs Recruitment and Cooperation Video Matchmaking Meeting

1、 Event Introduction In the Chinese New Year of 2024, Juqi Consulting collaborated with the Famous universities and enterprises club to organize global PhDs visits to well-known Chinese enterprises and universities, coordinating job recruitment a...

PhD CALL FOR APPLICATIONS for 2 PhD positions in the Institute of Microbiology, Bioenergies and Biotechnology – Aix-Marseille Université

RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD/ R1: First stage Researcher                  RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Biology, Biological sciencesMAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1:JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION IM2B brings together the largest French network of world-class mole...

Biozentrum PhD Fellowships – Summer Call 2024

The Biozentrum of the University of Basel is one of the leading life sciences institutes in the world. Its fundamental research embraces a wide range of topics such as biochemistry, biophysics, phy...

Doctoral student in biorefinery concept for marine secondary sources

Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: BiotechnologySecondary marine sources are valuable feedstocks for biorefinery concept. The aim of this PhD project is to establish a new biobased production ...

University Assistant (Prae-Doc) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institute of Chemical, Environmental and Bioscience Engineering

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teachi...

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Principal investigators & postdoctoral fellows of frcbs.

• Beijing (CN)
• Competitive international salaries
• Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure

Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure （FRCBS） is seeking multiple exceptional Principal Investigators & Postdoctoral Fellows

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OPEN RANK FACULTY – BIOLOGY OF INFECTIONS

• San Antonio, Texas
• Commensurate with education and experience
• UTHSC Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics

The successful candidate will be expected to obtain extramural funding to conduct independent research in the Biology of Infections...

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Tenure Track Faculty

• Baltimore, Maryland (US)
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• Johns Hopkins University - EHE

Tenure Track Faculty Positions at The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute Faculty

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Technical Lead, QC Microbiology

• Sanford, North Carolina

Why Patients Need You Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective...

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Assistant or Associate Professor

• Albany, New York
• Commensurate with education and experience.
• Albany Medical College

Seeking candidates using innovative approaches to address impactful questions in immunology and microbiology.

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QC Sr. Analyst Microbiology

• Washington - Bothell, Washington

Why Patients Need You Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfill...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position

• New York City, New York (US)
• $70,000- $72,000 annually
• NYU Langone Health

Cellular and molecular immunology of Behçet’s disease and ocular inflammation

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Postdoctoral Position on the Genomics of Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance

• Boston, Massachusetts (US)
• Boston Children's Hospital

The PD will have an appointment as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and will be an integral part of a diverse lab

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• Birmingham, Alabama (US)
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• University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Assistant/Associate Professor Microbiology Immunology

• West Des Moines, Iowa
• Competitive salary package with a robust benefits package.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Des Moines University is seeking a qualified individual for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty job.

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Assistant/Associate Professor

• University of Louisville School of Medicine
• University of Louisville, School of Medicine - Microbiology

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY UNIVERSITY of LOUISVILLE TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

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Research Fellow - Manne Institute

• Bronx, New York
• $25-$30 an hour
• The Bronx High School of Science Foundation, Inc.

Research Fellows at the Manne Institute have the opportunity to mentor students in advanced science research projects!

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Science Research Training and Education Fellow – Bronx Science Stanley Manne ’52 Research Institute

• $70,000-$110,000

Mentor science research students at the Manne Institute, a brand new advanced research facility at the famed Bronx High School of Science.

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Tenure-Track Associate Professor Faculty Position in Biomedical Sciences

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Georgia State University

Invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the Associate Professor level to begin in August 2024.

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology

The Department of Microbiology at Harvard Medical School (https://micro.hms.harvard.edu/ ) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, in accord with career experience. We seek candidates performing creative basic research on viruses, host-virus interactions, or the immune response to viral pathogens to join our Microbiology department.

The position offers outstanding scholarly and scientific resources in a collegial and collaborative environment. There are exceptionally strong ties to related departments throughout Harvard University, the Harvard affiliated teaching hospitals, and the greater Boston biomedical research community. The position provides the opportunity to join a vibrant community of microbiologists at Harvard University interested in molecular and quantitative approaches to fundamental microbiology, and the development of countermeasures against viral and bacterial infections, including antimicrobials and vaccines.

We consider it a core mission to educate and facilitate the training of the next generation of microbiologists with diverse backgrounds and interests. The successful candidate will become a member of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program and the Program in Virology ; both are campus-wide PhD degree programs. Members are afforded the opportunity to teach exceptional graduate and medical students interested in microbiology and medical sciences.

We are committed to a diverse faculty. We strongly encourage applications from anyone who would enhance our research and educational missions, including those from underrepresented backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials through the HMS user portal linked below: 1) a cover letter, 2) C.V. (including a full bibliography), 3) a concise one-page summary of research accomplishments, 4) a two-page summary of future research interests, and 5) a one-page statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation from reviewers who will receive separate instructions sent automatically by the portal.

The deadline for applications is October 3, 2023. A shortlist of candidates will be invited to present their research as part of a one-day symposium followed by a day of individual meetings with current faculty members.

Application Link: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/12539

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Careers in microbiology and the microbial sciences.

Nov. 12, 2019

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What Is a Microbiologist?

In decades past, microbiologists worked mainly in laboratory research settings. With our new appreciation of the role of microbes in our world, microbiologists now work in a variety of contexts, including food production, environmental science, medicine and basic research. They work in hospitals, universities, private companies, non-profit organizations and government, and have many different job titles, from Biosafety Officer to Professor. You can work as a microbiologist with as little training as an Associate Degree (A.S.) or as much training as a medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) . Wages depend on education, job sector and experience, and range from $40,000/year to well over $100,000/year.

What Do Microbiologists Do?       Research       Teaching       Diagnostics       Biosafety       Hybrid Career Paths ​How Do I Prepare for a Career in Microbiology? What Level of Education Do I Need?      Associate Degree       Bachelor's Degree       Master's Degree       Doctoral or Medical Degree

What Do Microbiologists Do?

• Which microbes help keep the human body healthy?
• Can this microbe be used to clean up pollution?
• What microbe made these animals sick?
• How can we keep this food product from spoiling?
• writing proposals to get grant funding or approval for experiments
• designing and conducting experiments
• analyzing data
• publishing results in scientific journals and presenting at scientific conferences

Microbiologists whose jobs involve research work in many different places, from colleges and universities, to government agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to private companies and non-profit organizations. At higher levels, microbiology researchers have the added responsibilities of managing a lab or research group and mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and others working in their labs.

Microbiology research job titles include laboratory technician , research associate, laboratory manager, research scientist , professor (colleges and universities), lead scientist (private company) and principal investigator (government lab, non-profit organizations).

Teaching at a college or university involves several tasks:

• designing classes
• teaching classes and leading laboratory activities
• writing and grading exams
• advising students 

Educators at colleges and universities are typically professors, lecturers or laboratory instructors. Professors do a mix of research (see previous section) and teaching, while lecturers and laboratory instructors only teach. Professors and lecturers teach the classroom portions of large undergraduate courses, such as Biology 101, and small, graduate-level electives, such as Environmental Microbiology. Laboratory instructors teach the laboratory sections of a variety of courses, guiding students through experiments and keeping the teaching laboratory in good working order.

At schools that offer professional degrees in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy or medicine, microbiology educators may also guest teach certain parts of courses for professional students.

Diagnostics

Microbiologists focused on diagnostics are clinical laboratory professionals in hospitals, public health laboratories, private medical or veterinary diagnostic laboratories and private companies. In hospitals and laboratories, they run tests on patient or animal samples sent in by doctors or vets. These tests help identify the microbe making a patient/animal sick and can help the doctor/vet with treatment decisions by determining if the microbe is sensitive or resistant to antimicrobial medicines like antibiotics.

In public health laboratories, clinical microbiologists also track and determine the source of disease outbreaks. At private companies, clinical microbiologists perform research (see first career section) to develop new diagnostic tests and procedures. At higher career levels, these professionals may manage an entire clinical laboratory and its staff.

Biosafety professionals make sure that the work in clinical and research laboratories is done safely using the appropriate equipment and procedures and that all Federal, State and Local regulations and guidelines are being followed. Their job is to prevent employees from being injured or infected and to prevent microbes and other biological agents from getting outside of the lab. They do this by training researchers and clinical laboratory professionals, putting safety policies and procedures in place and consulting on laboratory design. Biosafety professionals work in many different job sectors, including colleges and universities, private companies, hospitals and government agencies.

Hybrid Career Paths

Some microbiologists combine their scientific expertise with skills and interests in other fields. These careers typically require a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, plus a degree or additional training in a second field.

Business analysts   help companies and investment firms evaluate a particular scientific or medical market to guide their strategies and decisions. For example, a business analyst with a background in microbiology may help an investment firm decide whether or not to financially support a biotechnology startup. Some business analysts work directly for a particular company, while others work at consulting firms or as freelance consultants. They frequently have Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degrees.

Infectious disease physicians or veterinarians train first as doctors (M.D. or D.O.) or vets (D.V.M.) and then specialize in patient care for people/animals suffering from infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or Q-fever. Some infectious disease specialists not only see patients, but also do microbiology research.

Patent lawyers work at law firms or private companies. They protect intellectual property by writing and filing patents on new scientific devices, processes or products. They also pursue or defend lawsuits related to patent infringement. Patent lawyers have a law degree (J.D.) as well as scientific expertise.

Public policy and regulatory affairs professionals work at government agencies, non-profit organizations and private companies. In government, these professionals develop policies, legislation, and regulations related to biomedical products, healthcare and laboratory research. At non-profits and private companies, these professionals help their organizations understand and advocate for specific policies and regulations.

Science education or outreach professionals work at colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, museums and government agencies. Some also work for the corporate responsibility arms of private companies. These professionals design and organize programs and events that engage public or K-12 audiences with science.

Science writers work for newspapers, magazines and other media companies, as well as for government institutions. They also frequently work as freelancers. They research stories and write articles on technical subjects and must keep up on current events and new research being published.

How Do I Prepare for a Career in Microbiology?

Additional activities that can help you prepare for a career in microbiology include participating in school science fairs and extracurricular science clubs, joining local and national scientific societies (like ASM ), pursuing internships and student research experiences and participating in activities that develop technical, communications and leadership skills.

What Level of Education Do I Need?

Associate Degree (or other 2-year technical training degree)

After high school, one option is to earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a community or 2-year technical college. With this level of education, you can work in a variety of clinical and research laboratories as a laboratory technician . Graduates of accredited associate degree programs may be eligible for certifications, such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology's Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP MLT) certification. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook , the 2015 median salary for laboratory technician positions was around $40,000/year. In addition, ASCP's 2013 Wage Survey of U.S. Clinical Laboratories found that certified laboratory professionals earn more than their non-certified counterparts.

Bachelor's Degree

You can enter a Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor's of the Arts (B.A.) degree program straight out of high school or after completing an Associate Degree (many Bachelor's programs will accept transfer students and course credits from an Associate degree program at an affiliated 2-year college). Bachelor's degree programs typically take 4 years of full-time study. With a Bachelor's Degree, you can work as a microbiologist in many different contexts.

Master's Degree

A Master's of the Arts (M.A.) or a Master's of Science (M.S.) degree can be earned after successfully earning a Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree programs typically take 1-2 years to complete, and some are designed to allow students to work full-time while enrolled in the program.

Doctoral or Medical Degree

Note that at U.S. institutions, you do NOT need to complete a Master's Degree before pursuing a Doctoral Degree or a Medical Degree. However, you do need to complete a Bachelor's Degree.

Microbiologists typically pursue Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or combined M.D.-Ph.D. degrees. An M.D. requires completion of 4 years of medical school (full time), as well as passing licensing exams. Practicing doctors must complete at least 1 additional year of internship training (also known as the 1st year of residency) and pass a final licensing exam. At this point in training, a medical doctor is considered a general practitioner (GP). Many medical doctors go on to complete additional years of residency in a specialty (for example, pediatrics) and sit for board exams to become licensed in that specialty.

A Ph.D. typically requires 1-2 years of coursework, followed by the completion of a thesis project based on original scientific research. Total time to completion can range from 3-8 years (full time). Unlike medical students, Ph.D. students typically do not pay tuition and in fact, most earn a stipend based on research or teaching responsibilities. After completing a Ph.D., some people, especially those who want to pursue a research career, work as a Postdoctoral Fellow (aka Postdoctoral Research Associate) for 2-5 years for additional training. Postdocs develop original scientific research under the mentorship of a Principal Investigator or Professor.

A Doctoral or Medical Degree is almost always required for higher-level positions in microbiology. With these degrees, you will be able to perform independent research, teach undergraduate and graduate students and assume executive-level responsibilities.

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Clinical training

Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, minnesota, offers two Clinical Microbiology Postgraduate Fellowships: the Ph.D. (CPEP) program and the M.D. (ACGME) program.

CPEP program

The two-year Clinical Microbiology Ph.D. (CPEP) Postgraduate Fellowship leads to certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) in Medical and Public Health Laboratory Microbiology.

Second year

During your first year of training, you will rotate through the bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, molecular microbiology, virology, parasitology, and infectious disease serology laboratories. These rotations emphasize the practical aspects of clinical microbiology. You become proficient in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of diagnostic testing, including processing specimens, performing procedures at the bench, and result reporting and interpretation.

The first year also has a strong didactic component, with interactive lectures, small group discussions, and one-on-one education. As a fellow, you will gain additional knowledge and experience through providing case-based clinical presentations and error/event analysis. In addition to microbiology-specific education, training is provided in leadership management and the pathology of infectious diseases.

You will have a broad range of experiences during your second year of training:

• Division of Infectious Diseases. As a fellow, you will spend at least three months rotating with our infectious disease clinicians. While there, you will learn how results from the clinical microbiology laboratory are interpreted and applied for patient care. Additionally, you will learn to integrate clinical and microbiological data for diagnostic, interpretive, and prognostic purposes.
• Hospital infection control. During this two-week assignment, you learn about the specific functions and daily responsibilities of a nurse epidemiologist. This includes recognizing and controlling nosocomial infections and using proper methods to sterilize hospital equipment and supplies.
• Minnesota Department of Health. During the second year of training, you will spend two weeks training in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Laboratory . You will work in laboratory management, epidemiology, and the state laboratory quality assurance program. At the bench level, you will learn procedures for collecting and processing food and stool specimens for pathogenic microorganisms, the principles of water bacteriology, and detection techniques for the rabies virus.
• Test development and research. After completing the previous rotations, you will spend the rest of your second year participating in the development and implementation of a new diagnostic test or completing an independent research project. 
• External Laboratory Directorship Rotation. Fellows may select a one-month rotation in the clinical microbiology laboratory at either the Mayo Clinic campus in Scottsdale, Arizona, or Jacksonville, Florida.

ACGME program

The Clinical Microbiology M.D. (ACGME) Postgraduate Fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and meets the certification requirements of the American Board of Pathology (in Medical Microbiology). 

This one-year training program generally matches the first year of the CPEP Fellowship, but your schedule can be modified based on your prior training, experience, and specific areas of interest. Individuals with anatomic pathology experience have the opportunity to actively participate in the infectious diseases pathology consult service. 

Didactic training

As a fellow in the Clinical Microbiology, M.D. (ACGME) or Ph.D. (CPEP) Postgraduate Fellowship, you will participate in the following didactic training opportunities:

• Clinical microbiology rounds.  Presentation and discussion of current cases and interesting laboratory aspects.
• Clinical microbiology journal club.  Monthly one-hour meeting led by fellows.
• Infectious disease conference.  Weekly one-hour presentation given by consultants or fellows.
• Laboratory Leadership and Management course.  Series of sessions given by consultants from the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
• Test development conference. Monthly one-hour meeting for brief updates about special projects carried out by fellows and others in the division.
• Core curriculum.  Intensive core curriculum didactic course in all areas of diagnostic microbiology.
• Infectious diseases pathology core curriculum. Interactive, case-based course in covering the histopathology and cytopathology of infectious diseases.
• Small group reading/review sessions. One-hour sessions, three times per week, with consultants for board preparation. 

To support your educational experience, you have access to Mayo Clinic's medical library as well as the learning resources available in the fellows' resource room, where individual desks and computers are provided for each trainee.

Research and test development training

Research is an important component of the Clinical Microbiology, M.D. (ACGME) or Ph.D. (CPEP) Postgraduate Fellowship. You will complete a research project in which you will develop or evaluate new tests, assess existing tests, evaluate new or existing antimicrobial agents, and/or analyze the clinical value of specific laboratory tests.

Early in the program, you will meet with consultants to discuss available projects to allow for time to begin your project and collect sufficient data for submission of meeting abstract(s) and completion of your project by the end of the program. An introduction to the IRB system, the Mayo Clinic library, and the department's Biorepository Laboratory services will also be provided.

We have a tremendous number of resources to support research at Mayo Clinic, including readily-accessible statistical support, graphic design and media services, and publication services. We also have the DLMP Research Innovation Office (RIO) which provides support for drafting and submitting IRB protocols. These services facilitate research, taking care of the administrative aspects, and allowing the fellow to focus on the scientific aspects of the project.

You will have the opportunity to submit abstracts to regional, national, or international meetings in clinical microbiology/infectious diseases, and/or publish your studies in peer-reviewed journals.

Call frequency

You will be responsible for taking call on a weekly (i.e., 24/7 calls for seven days) rotational basis. This includes:

• Assisting in the resolution of laboratory problems
• Contacting clinical services about important laboratory findings or problems
• Obtaining clinical histories of patients with important or unusual laboratory findings
• Presenting these problems and histories at laboratory rounds

Teaching opportunities

As a fellow, you will help to teach pathology residents and other trainees rotating in clinical microbiology. 

You will be responsible for reviewing and discussing clinical cases with residents during the clinical microbiology rotation. The resident participates in all aspects of the services, including laboratory rotations, taking call, and presenting at rounds. 

You will also provide didactic lectures and assist with wet lab activities in a supervisory/teaching role for medical students, the clinical laboratory science program, and global health training sessions.

You will be evaluated at the completion of each rotation, which may range in length from four to 16 weeks. Evaluations assess fellow competence in:

• Patient care
• Medical knowledge
• Professionalism
• Systems-based practice
• Practice-based learning and improvement
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Evaluations are also completed for all fellow presentations, such as laboratory rounds and journal club.

The program director will meet with you quarterly to review your evaluations and discuss professional growth. In addition, allied health staff and residents are asked to evaluate your performance periodically. You will be able to view your evaluations electronically. Final written summative evaluations are completed for each fellow upon completion of the Clinical Microbiology, M.D. (ACGME) or Ph.D. (CPEP) Postgraduate Fellowship.

Elli Theel, Ph.D. Program Director (Ph.D. Program inquiries)

Bobbi Pritt, M.D. Program Director (M.D. Program inquiries)

Laura Wilder Education Coordinator Email:  [email protected]

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Supervisor, Laboratory - Microbiology

• Investigates and develops new techniques and instrumentation. Promotes continuous quality improvement activities.
• Interviews and selects personnel that contribute to an engaged and motivated staff. Coaches and develops staff and initiates corrective actions via Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensures adherence to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date policies and procedures following regulatory guidelines (CAP, Joint Commission, etc). Informs staff of policy and procedure changes.
• Develops annual capital and operating budgets and manages all budgets following established financial guidelines. Investigates and corrects any budget variances.
• Ensures that time and attendance for subordinates meet departmental expectations. Monitors and approves payroll.
• Receives and investigates all complaints concerning the laboratories and its personnel and takes action to resolve concerns when necessary.
• Continually evaluates section performance to ensure clinical value and quality of results
• Participates in hospital committees as appropriate to represent the laboratory. Leads lab work groups
• Remains abreast of developments in the field of management and laboratory science while pursuing a program of self-development.
• Supervises technical staff, ensures adequate training, conducts competency assessments, and completes annual performance appraisals on time.
• Performs duties of a Medical Technologist as required.
• Provides direction to the technical and clerical staff to maintain optimal workflow and productivity. Coordinates staffing to ensure maximum efficiency and equal distribution of the workload.
• Establishes both short and long-term operational goals, and implements appropriate monitoring and control systems to ensure the laboratories are achieving strategic goals.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science, OR a completed HEW (HHS) proficiency examination, and 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience.
• Bachelor degrees in a non-science will be considered only if the candidate meets general supervisor qualifications per CLIA 88 regulatory standards.
• Clinical Microbiology experience preferred
• ASCP certification preferred
• Am Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.

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