Post Doctoral Fellow B - Dentistry Microbial IMET (843061-2)

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

Job Description

NIH-Funded Research Opportunities in the ChatterjeeLaboratory

The Chatterjee Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking two Postdoctoral Fellows to join an NIH-sponsored research program investigating the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in bacterial pathogenesis. These positions offer opportunities to address fundamental and clinically important questions in bacterial pathogenesis and antimicrobial resistance while collaborating with leading investigators in the field. Successful candidates will develop independent research projects commensurate with their experience and expertise, with the expectation that these projects will lead to peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

Research Focus

• Molecular mechanisms underlying antibiotic resistance in MRSA
• The relationship between antibiotic resistance and bacterial pathogenesis
• Novel determinants of host-pathogen interactions
• Mechanisms that contribute to bacterial adaptation and survival

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in conducting mechanistic research in bacterial pathogenesis.
• Experience working with Staphylococcus aureus or related Gram-positive bacteria is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, interpret datasets, and think critically.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Opportunities

• 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.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is the world’s first dental college and Maryland’s predominant provider of comprehensive and emergency oral health services for individuals of all ages, including the underserved and disadvantaged. Through research innovation, creativity, and productive partnerships, our faculty, staff, and students are developing and implementing novel approaches to advance oral health and improve lives.

Hiring range: $63,480 - $63,900 per year (depending on academic rank and commensurate with education and experience).