Postdoc: Host-Pathogen Virulence & Iron Sensing Research

Actox; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auerbuch Stone lab at UC Santa Cruz invites highly motivated applicants for an NIH-funded Postdoctoral Scholar position. The research focuses on how bacterial pathogens sense host signals to establish infection, using genetics, genomics, microscopy, and animal models.

The successful candidate will lead collaborations, drive interdisciplinary projects, supervise trainees, and pursue fellowship applications to advance toward academic, government, or industry roles.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Microbiology, Immunology)
• Experience with microbiology, bacterial genetics, and molecular biology
• Experience using animal models is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead first-author publications and develop independent research directions
• Mentor trainees and collaborate with investigators at UC Santa Cruz and partner institutions
• Support fellowship applications and career development toward academic, government, or industry positions

Skills

Microbiology

Bacterial genetics

Molecular biology

Animal models

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology/Immunology

Job description

The Auerbuch Stone lab at UC Santa Cruz invites highly motivated applicants for an NIH-funded Postdoctoral Scholar position. The research focuses on how bacterial pathogens sense host signals to establish infection, using genetics, genomics, microscopy, and animal models.

The successful candidate will lead collaborations, drive interdisciplinary projects, supervise trainees, and pursue fellowship applications to advance toward academic, government, or industry roles.