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Research Scientist - DILLON/DENISCO Lab
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Richardson, Dallas County, Texas, 75080, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
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University of Texas at Dallas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Number S07066P Position Title Research Scientist - DILLON / DENISCO Lab Functional Title Research Associate - Post Doc (DILLON / DENISCO LAB) Department Biological Sciences Salary Range $62,232 - Dependent on Qualifications Pay Basis Monthly Position Status Regular full-time Location Richardson Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Open Date 06/09/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled No Desired Start Date 08/03/2026
Job Summary
The Dillon and De Nisco laboratories are looking to hire a co-mentored postdoctoral scholar to work on collaborative projects on improving antibiotic outcomes in urinary tract infection management. The Dillon lab seeks to decipher the basis for how antibiotic resistance evolves, specializing in research on high-priority MDR pathogens, antibiotic pharmacology, and host-pathogen interactions including murine models of infection. Our current focus is how we can modify the host microenvironment to improve antibiotic efficacies.
The De Nisco lab is focused on understanding mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, host response, and urinary microbiome structure and function contributing to recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) in postmenopausal women. A current major research focus of the De Nisco lab is the role of the urinary microenvironment in UTI susceptibility and treatment outcomes. We seek to understand how the female urinary tract is shaped by aging, hormonal status, and history of infection using metagenomics, advanced statistical models, and analytical biochemistry.
This position will be co-mentored by two TT Faculty in two different laboratories.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D in a related field.
Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.
Preferred
Education and Experience
* The successful postdoctoral applicant should have a proven academic publication track record, including multiple first-authored publications in well-respected peer-reviewed journals, as well as excellent scientific, organizational, record-keeping, problem-solving skills.
* Candidates with expertise in host-microbe interactions related to bacterial infections, defining drug mechanisms of action, microbiome analysis, and exploring how host microenvironments impact treatment efficacies will be prioritized.
* The selected candidate will also be encouraged to explore new research areas and seek independent NIH or foundation funding as part of their own career development.
Other Qualifications
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Work on collaborative projects on improving antibiotic outcomes in urinary tract infection management.
* The candidate will conduct independent research on both established and new projects in the Dillon and De Nisco lab.
* Defining the mechanistic basis for minocycline resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii in the Dillon lab.
* Characterizing host urinary microbiome changes in human clinical cohorts in the De Nisco lab.
* Decipher the basis for how antibiotic resistance evolves, specializing in research on high-priority MDR pathogens, antibiotic pharmacology, and host-pathogen interactions including murine models of infection.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
laboratory environment
Physical Activities Working Conditions Additional Information
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
* Competitive Salary
* Tuition Benefits
* Internal Training
* BCBS PPO Medical insurance - 100% paid for full-time employees
* Vision Insurance
* Long and short-term disability
* TRS Retirement Plan
* Dental/Vision/AD&D
* Paid Time off
* Fertility Benefits
About Us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding…
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