Postdoctoral Fellow in Antimicrobial Resistance, Genomics, and Bioinformatics
Morehouse School of Medicine is advertising a
Postdoctoral Fellow
position in
antimicrobial resistance, genomics, bacteriology, bioinformatics, and public health-relevant biomedical research
. The fellow will work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and contribute to cutting-edge studies focused on bacterial genomics, antibacterial research, and translational approaches to critical health challenges.
The role emphasizes hands-on research and professional development in
experimental design
,
data analysis
,
scientific writing
, and
grant preparation
. Responsibilities include designing and executing complex studies, conducting in vitro and in vivo antibacterial experiments, analyzing genomic and computational data, preparing manuscripts and reports, mentoring trainees, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.
Eligibility requires a
Ph.D. or equivalent
in Microbiology, Immunology, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related biomedical field, completed within the last 5 years or expected before the start date. Applicants should have experience in antimicrobial resistance, antibacterial drug discovery, genomics, or bacterial immunology, plus a strong publication record and excellent communication skills. Preferred experience includes BSL-2/BSL-3 work, animal handling, multidrug-resistant pathogens, biofilms, Python/R/Perl, machine learning/AI, CRISPR, microbiome analysis, and advanced statistics.
Funding is described as
salary commensurate with experience
, with the appointment contingent on extramural funding and satisfactory performance. The posting is
open until filled
. Interested applicants should apply through the Morehouse School of Medicine applicant portal and submit the required application materials, including a cover letter, CV/resume, and salary requirement.
