Postdoc Fellow: MRSA Pathogenesis & Antibiotic Resistance

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

Job summary

The Chatterjee Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking two Postdoctoral Fellows to join an NIH-sponsored program examining the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in bacterial pathogenesis.

Successful candidates will develop independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, and collaborate with leading investigators within the institution, with opportunities to present findings at national and international

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.

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

Mechanistic research

S. aureus work

Independent researcher

Collaborative skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Microbiology/related field

Job description

The Chatterjee Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is seeking two Postdoctoral Fellows to join an NIH-sponsored program examining the mechanistic basis of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in bacterial pathogenesis.

Successful candidates will develop independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, and collaborate with leading investigators within the institution, with opportunities to present findings at national and international