NIH-Funded Postdoc: MRSA Mechanisms & Pathogenesis

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking two NIH-funded Postdoctoral Fellows to contribute to a program probing the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in MRSA and its role in pathogenesis. Fellows will design independent projects, perform mechanistic studies, and aim for high-impact publications.

Successful candidates will work with leading investigators, present data at conferences, and establish collaborations within and outside the institution.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology or related field with proven mechanistic research in bacterial pathogenesis.
• Experience with Staphylococcus aureus or similar Gram-positive bacteria preferred.
• Ability to work independently, interpret data, and think critically.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanistic research to understand antibiotic resistance and pathogenesis in MRSA.
• Develop independent projects aligned with NIH-funded goals.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and present findings at meetings.

Skills

Mechanistic research

Staphylococcus aureus experience

Independent work & data interpretation

Collaborative skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking two NIH-funded Postdoctoral Fellows to contribute to a program probing the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in MRSA and its role in pathogenesis. Fellows will design independent projects, perform mechanistic studies, and aim for high-impact publications.

Successful candidates will work with leading investigators, present data at conferences, and establish collaborations within and outside the institution.