NIH-Funded Postdoc: Microbial Pathogenesis & Host Signals

Begell House Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an NIH-funded Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Auerbuch Stone lab. The project investigates how bacterial pathogens sense host-derived signals such as iron and oxygen to optimize virulence and infection outcomes using genetics, genomics, microscopy, and animal models.

Ideal candidates are recent Ph.D. graduates with expertise in microbiology, bacterial genetics, and molecular biology, particularly with animal models.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology or related field.
• Experience in bacterial genetics and molecular biology.
• Experience with animal models is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects in host–pathogen interactions.
• Publish first-author papers and present findings.
• Mentor junior researchers and collaborate with UC Santa Cruz investigators.

Skills

Microbiology

Bacterial genetics

Molecular biology

Animal models

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biology

Tools

Animal models

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for an NIH-funded Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Auerbuch Stone lab. The project investigates how bacterial pathogens sense host-derived signals such as iron and oxygen to optimize virulence and infection outcomes using genetics, genomics, microscopy, and animal models.

Ideal candidates are recent Ph.D. graduates with expertise in microbiology, bacterial genetics, and molecular biology, particularly with animal models.