Postdoc Scientist: Antibiotic Resistance & UTI Microbiome

University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

TRS Retirement Plan

Dental/Vision/AD&D

Paid Time off

Fertility Benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a co-mentored postdoctoral scholar to improve antibiotic outcomes in urinary tract infections. The position involves working on collaborative research projects in the Dillon and De Nisco laboratories, focusing on antibiotic resistance and microbial pathogenesis.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong publication record. We offer competitive salary and various benefits, including tuition assistance and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven academic publication track record, including multiple first-authored publications.
• Expertise in host-microbe interactions and microbiome analysis preferred.
• Ability to work on critical infrastructure as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on established and new projects.
• Work on collaborative projects to improve antibiotic outcomes.
• Characterize host urinary microbiome changes in clinical cohorts.

Skills

Academic publication track record

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking a co-mentored postdoctoral scholar to improve antibiotic outcomes in urinary tract infections. The position involves working on collaborative research projects in the Dillon and De Nisco laboratories, focusing on antibiotic resistance and microbial pathogenesis.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong publication record. We offer competitive salary and various benefits, including tuition assistance and medical insurance.