Postdoctoral Position: Host–Pathogen–Microbiome Interactions jobs in United States
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University of Pennsylvania · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Position: Host–Pathogen–Microbiome Interactions

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms at the interface of host, bacterial pathogen, and commensal microbiota. The successful candidate will focus on how microbial communities modulate immunity and infection outcomes using advanced genetics, imaging, and biochemical methods.

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Responsibilities

Investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms at the interface of host, bacterial pathogen, and commensal microbiota
Focus on how microbial communities modulate immunity and infection outcomes
Investigate microbial virulence strategies, host immune responses, and the dynamic interplay between infectious agents, microbiome, and host physiology using state-of-the-art genetics, imaging, and biochemical approaches

Qualification

. in microbiologyHost-pathogen researchHost-microbiome researchGenetics techniquesImaging techniquesBiochemical approachesScientific communicationIndependenceCollaborative mindset

Required

Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, molecular/cell biology, bioengineering, or related fields
Strong record in host–pathogen or host–microbiome research
Demonstrated independence
Collaborative mindset
Clear scientific communication in writing and presentations

Company

University of Pennsylvania

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The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$81.46M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M

Leadership Team

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Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
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Angela Duckworth
Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor
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