NIH-Funded Postdoc: MRSA Resistance & 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 study the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and its role in bacterial pathogenesis, offering a platform for pursuing fundamental questions with clinical relevance.

Successful candidates will develop independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, establish collaborations within and outside the institution, and present findings at national and international conferences.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in mechanistic research in bacterial pathogenesis.
• Ability to work independently, interpret datasets, and think critically.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Staphylococcus aureus or related Gram-positive bacteria is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects.
• Publish in high-impact journals.
• Establish collaborations with investigators within and outside the institution.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.

Skills

Independent researcher

Collaborative

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Staphylococcus aureus experience

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 study the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and its role in bacterial pathogenesis, offering a platform for pursuing fundamental questions with clinical relevance.

Successful candidates will develop independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, establish collaborations within and outside the institution, and present findings at national and international conferences.