Description
One postdoctoral position is available immediately to conduct biomedical research.
The ideal candidate would have a Ph.D. in microbiology/pharmacology. Projects involve determination of antibacterial properties of small-molecule antibacterials in lead optimization, including against Clostriodiodes difficile and MRSA, as well as other pathogens. Determination of binding and inhibition to putative target(s), antibacterial activity, time-kill assays, checkerboard assay, post antibiotic effect, emergence of resistance, germination and sporulation assays, toxicity in mammalian cells, and efficacy evaluation in animal models of infection.
The work environment is multidisciplinary (medicinal chemistry, biophysics, bioanalytical chemistry, proteomics, biochemistry, pharmacology, animal models of infection) and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work among a large group of scientists of diverse backgrounds and interests within our group.
The 1,250-acre campus of the University of Notre Dame is located in South Bend, Indiana, a college town and a wonderful place to live. The cost of living is relatively low, so students and postdocs enjoy a higher standard of living compared to other locations. The city is within 1.5 hours of Chicago by car and there are regular train and air service as well.
Interested candidates should e-mail their curriculum vitae, along with the names of three individuals who would be able to write letters of recommendations on their behalf.
Requirements
- Recent Ph.D. in microbiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field
- Peer-reviewed publications in microbiology, pharmacology and/or related disciplines
- Experience in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture methods, and mouse models of infection
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting in a multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness and ability to work with mice and infectious materials
