"Post Doctoral Research Associate - Biology"

We have an immediate opening a postdoctoral researcher to participate in the National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr) center at North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T). This is a non-faculty professional research position focused on advancing the field of antimicrobial nanomaterials and experimental evolution. PreMiEr is a National Science Foundation funded Engineering Research Center of Excellence that focuses on the microbiome of the built environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to funded research programs associated with the goals of the center. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of engineered nanomaterials, including triangular silver nanoplates, for controlling the evolution of microbial resistance.
• Assess the impact of nanoparticle shape and surface structure on bacterial adaptation and resistance.
• Investigate the dual-action antimicrobial mechanisms of nanomaterials, including both physical disruption and chemical toxicity.
• Utilize whole genome resequencing and RNAseq to track genetic adaptations and identify resistance pathways.

The selected candidate will be appointed to a one-year term. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting independent and collaborative research with PreMiEr faculty and interdisciplinary teams.
• Disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and data analysis.
• Actively participating in the PreMiEr Student/Post-doctoral Leadership Council and contributing to the broader goals of the ERC.

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N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as