Postdoctoral Fellow - Genomics & Antimicrobial Research

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to independently conduct cutting-edge research in bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, genomics, and bioinformatics. The role offers advanced training in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and grant preparation while contributing to high-impact public health research.

Under the PI's guidance, you will design and execute studies, mentor students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Microbiology, Immunology, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, or related biomedical sciences (completed within last 5 years or expected before start-date)
• Experience in antimicrobial resistance, antibacterial drug discovery, genomics, or bacterial immunology
• Demonstrated expertise in bacterial genomics, in vitro and in vivo antibacterial studies, and experimental design
• Strong publication record with peer-reviewed articles in internationally recognized journals
• Proven ability to design, implement, and analyze advanced research studies independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex scientific findings into practical applications

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and execution of complex research studies in bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, genomics, and bioinformatics
• Develop and refine experimental protocols and methodologies; conduct in vitro/in vivo antibacterial studies in BSL-2/BSL-3 facilities
• Analyze and interpret data using advanced statistical methods, bioinformatics tools, and computational approaches including programming languages and machine learning
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals; present findings at conferences; prepare reports and technical documentation
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and laboratory staff; provide training on techniques, protocols, and data analysis
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams; contribute to grant writing and funding proposals under PI supervision
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bacteriology

Antimicrobial resistance

Genomics

Bioinformatics

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Grant preparation

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related field

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Sequencing

Gene expression analysis

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Morehouse School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to independently conduct cutting-edge research in bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance, genomics, and bioinformatics. The role offers advanced training in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and grant preparation while contributing to high-impact public health research.

Under the PI's guidance, you will design and execute studies, mentor students, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to