Postdoctoral Researcher

General Description

The Lynch lab in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to explore bacterial motility in host-microbe symbiosis. This project will explore motility determinants in mutualist and pathogenic members of the Vibrio genus using in vitro and in vivo models so we can better understand the development and function of these determinants across these and other bacteria. It will leverage several techniques, including but not limited to molecular genetics, fluorescence microscopy, computational modeling and analysis, and bacterial physiological analysis.

Qualifications

• Completed a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to publish and disseminate scientific research
• Interest in cellular physiology, host-microbe interactions, and molecular biology
• Ability to collaborate with researchers from different fields and backgrounds, as well as contribute to a collaborative environment
• Other desired qualifications include:
  • Experience in the techniques listed above and/or related techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to train undergraduate, masters, and/or graduate level trainees
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully apply for science-associated grants and fellowships

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a brief letter of interest (summary of your current research interests and background as well as your interest in the position), a curriculum vitae, and three professional references.