Utpal Pal

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland, College Park . The role is based in the Pal Lab , led by Dr. Utpal Pal, Professor , within a strong research environment focused on human and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases. The lab investigates the biology of tick-borne infections , with a particular emphasis on Lyme disease and host-pathogen interactions . The research centers on Borrelia burgdorferi , the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, and Ixodes scapularis deer ticks, which transmit the pathogen. The department also highlights advanced research infrastructure, including BSL3/ABSL3 suites , supporting infectious disease research. The postdoctoral associate will work on an extramurally funded project by designing, executing, and analyzing experiments related to Lyme disease and vector biology . The position also involves presenting scientific data, preparing manuscripts, and assisting with day-to-day laboratory operations, including support for laboratory animals, instruments, and inventories. This is a research-intensive opportunity in a laboratory and departmental setting that combines microbiology, vector biology, and infectious disease science.