Post-Doctoral Associate – Pathogen Isolation & Antimicrobial Development
umd · University of Maryland College Park
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About the role
The University of Maryland seeks a post‑doctoral associate to isolate and detect bacterial and viral pathogens from poultry, develop natural antimicrobials, and evaluate animal health and immunity.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain a poultry research facility, monitor health and behavior, and challenge animals with pathogenic bacteria/viruses.
- Generate bacterial mutants by adding or deleting genes and compare gut microbiome composition between treated and control groups.
- Conduct data analysis, prepare manuscripts, assist with grant writing, and support undergraduate and graduate students.
Required profile
- Ph.D. in microbiology, animal science, or poultry science.
- Experience working with BSL‑2 pathogens and animal models such as chickens or mice.
- Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting.
Required skills
- Handling BSL‑2 pathogens, necroscopy, euthanasia, and animal housing.
- Microbiological culture, molecular techniques (gene cloning, expression, RT‑PCR, qRT‑PCR).
- Mammalian cell culture, confocal microscopy, protein purification and characterization.
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