Postdoctoral Research Associate - Host Microbe Interactions
Core
Conducting fundamental bacteriology research on Streptococcus pneumoniae host-pathogen interactions, focusing on vaccine protection strategies, host susceptibility factors, and antibiotic tolerance/resistance mechanisms.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Host-Microbe Interactions)
Builds
Primary research manuscripts and fellowship/training grant applications
Domain
Microbiology / Infectious Disease / Host-Microbe Interactions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
bacterial pathogen handling, bacterial genetic manipulation, molecular biology, protein purification, tissue culture, animal models of infection, bioinformatics
Preferred skills
bacterial metabolism, immunology, pathogenic streptococci experience
Responsibilities
Design and execute research projects, develop new methodologies and experimental protocols, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, prepare primary research manuscripts, develop fellowship and training grant applications
Seniority
Postdoctoral Fellow, independent researcher with mentorship duties