Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Summary

Under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow will independently conduct cutting‑edge research in bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, genomics, and bioinformatics. This position offers advanced training in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and grant preparation while contributing to high‑impact research addressing critical public health challenges.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D. or equivalent in Microbiology, Immunology, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, or related biomedical sciences (completed within last 5 years or expected before start‑date)
• Experience:
  
  Experience in antimicrobial resistance, antibacterial drug discovery, genomics, or bacterial immunology.
• Demonstrated expertise in bacterial genomics, in vitro and in vivo antibacterial studies, and experimental design
• Strong publication record with peer‑reviewed articles in internationally recognized journals
• Proven ability to design, implement, and analyze advanced research studies independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex scientific findings into practical applications
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary or translational research approaches

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree (PhD, EdD, or related) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Hands‑on experience in BSL‑2/ BSL‑3 facilities; laboratory animal handling; working with multidrug‑resistant pathogens and biofilms.
• Experience with genomics data preparation and analysis; proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, Perl); machine learning/AI applications.
• Experience with CRISPR techniques; microbiome experiments and analysis; advanced statistical analysis and data visualization.

• Lead design, development, and execution of complex research studies in bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, genomics, and bioinformatics.
• Develop and refine experimental protocols and methodologies; conduct in vitro/in vivo antibacterial studies in BSL‑2/ BSL‑3 facilities.
• Analyze and interpret data using advanced statistical methods, bioinformatics tools, and computational approaches, including programming languages and machine learning.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals; present findings at conferences; prepare reports and technical documentation.
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and laboratory staff; provide training on techniques, protocols, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams; contribute to grant writing and funding proposals under PI supervision.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of microbiological principles, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and bacterial genomics.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, sequencing, gene expression analysis).
• Strong understanding of experimental design, statistical analysis, and scientific research methodology.
• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills; ability to prepare manuscripts, grants, and technical reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in team environments.
• Strong mentorship capabilities; critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities; commitment to scientific integrity.

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