Postdoctoral Fellow; NIH NIAID Montana

NIH National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, Rocky Mountain Labs, Hamilton, MT

Scientific focus area

Microbiology and Infectious Diseases,Cell Biology,Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

The Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism Unit of the NIAID Laboratory of Bacteriology, under the direction of Dr. Ashley Groshong at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana, is now seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join their team.

The Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism unit studies how the pathogenic spirochetes Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia hermsii transport nutrients and impact the enzootic cycle. To do this, we utilize in-vitro cultivation and mouse/tick infection models to mimimic bacterial mutagenesis and thus characterize the proteins and transporters important to our nutrient acquisition pathways of interest. Furthermore, we also use metabolomics, proteomics, and RNAseq to observe how nutrient availability affects bacterial protein expression, structure, and enzymatic function.

You can learn more about our research here .

Additionally, Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a state-of-the-art research enterprise with advanced core facilities in metabolomics, proteomics, spatial transcriptomics, flow cytometry, intravital imaging, and an internationally recognized electron microscopy core. These core facilities provide training, guidance, and support for ongoing RML projects and fellows.

What you'll need to apply

Interested candidates should send a current Curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to Dr. Ashley Groshong at the email below.

Prospective applicants must hold a Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. in molecular biology, bacteriology, or a related field, and a dedicated interest in chemotaxis or metabolomics.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list .