Postdoctoral Scientist: Antimicrobial Discovery & Genomics

University of Kentucky

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar/Research Associate to lead interdisciplinary projects focused on antimicrobial drug discovery, target validation, functional genomics, and host immune responses to multidrug-resistant pathogens.

This fully funded position supports work on novel therapeutics and mechanistic studies within a One Health framework, with opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and collaborate across

Qualifications

Ph.D. with strong background in microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, microbial pathogenesis, host–microbiota–pathogen interactions, microbial genetics, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage independent and collaborative research projects.
Conduct microbiological, molecular, and genomic analyses related to antimicrobial resistance and therapeutic development.
Analyze and interpret complex datasets and maintain organized research databases.
Troubleshoot experimental systems and optimize assays.
Prepare manuscripts, reports, and contribute to grant proposals.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.
Maintain compliance with university, biosafety, and regulatory standards.

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology/immunology/biochemistry/molecular and cellular biology or related disciplines

Job description

This fully funded position supports work on novel therapeutics and mechanistic studies within a One Health framework, with opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and collaborate across

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