Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

Taleo; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's IDM lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the IDM/IDM group at Pitt Public Health to advance research on molecular determinants of infectious diseases. The successful candidate will join Dr.

Kuchipudi's lab within IDM and contribute to diverse, collaborative projects. The role focuses on infectious disease research with opportunities in virology, host–pathogen interactions, and translational approaches, including computational components and new

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Health Sciences, or a closely related field is required.
• Strong background in infectious diseases, molecular microbiology, virology, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial or antiviral therapeutics, and/or cell and molecular biology.
• Experience with antimicrobial peptides, molecular mechanisms of pathogen susceptibility or resistance, translational therapeutics, or infectious disease research encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multidisciplinary research on molecular determinants of infectious disease and developing innovative strategies for prevention and treatment.
• Engage in studies of emerging and zoonotic pathogens, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial and antiviral therapeutics, vaccine and diagnostic development.
• Work in both laboratory-based and computational/translational research and develop new collaborative projects.

Skills

Infectious diseases

Molecular microbiology

Virology

Host–pathogen interactions

Antimicrobial/antiviral therapeutics

Cell and molecular biology

Education

Ph.D. in Virology/Microbiology/Immunology or related field

Tools

BSL-2/BSL-3 laboratories

Job description

Job Description - Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate (26005946)

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

GSPH-Infectious Diseases & Microbiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005946 )

The laboratory of Dr. Kuchipudi in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (IDM) in Pitt Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with a strong background in infectious diseases, molecular microbiology, virology, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial or antiviral therapeutics, and/or cell and molecular biology. Candidates with experience in antimicrobial peptides, molecular mechanisms of pathogen susceptibility or resistance, translational therapeutics, or infectious disease research are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to multidisciplinary research focused on understanding the molecular determinants of infectious disease and developing innovative strategies for prevention and treatment. Research opportunities may include studies of emerging and zoonotic pathogens, host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial and antiviral therapeutics, vaccine and diagnostic development, and molecular mechanisms underlying pathogen transmission, pathogenesis, and host responses.

Ongoing research programs include influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging viral pathogens, antimicrobial and antiviral discovery, and novel therapeutic approaches. Depending on the candidate’s background and interests, there will be opportunities to contribute to both laboratory-based and computational/translational research and to develop new collaborative projects.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative research environment within Pitt Public Health and the broader University of Pittsburgh biomedical research community, with access to state-of-the‑art BSL-2 and BSL-3 research facilities, core laboratories, computational resources, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Health Sciences, or a closely related field is required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Campus : Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Attachments : Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Other (see posting for additional details)

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.