University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Post-Doc Research Associate (Liu Lab)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
Post-Doc Research Associate (Liu Lab)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the evolutionary mechanisms that shape the pathogenicity and drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).
Position Summary The Liu Lab will focus on identifying the genetic determinants that drive bacterial adaptation to the host environment and contribute to antimicrobial resistance and persistence during infection. The successful candidate will leverage large-scale longitudinal clinical cohorts and bacterial isolate collections obtained through collaborations. The research will involve developing and applying novel population-genomic and statistical frameworks to detect non-canonical forms of natural selection, adaptive convergence, and bacterial traits associated with transmission, virulence, and treatment outcomes. This position will require integration of multi-dimensional datasets including genomic, transcriptomic, phenotypic, and clinical metadata to elucidate how bacterial evolution influences disease progression and therapeutic response. The postdoc will collaborate closely with computational biologists, microbiologists, and clinicians, and will contribute to the design of follow-up functional validation experiments.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Ph.D. or all but dissertation for Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbial genomics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or computational biology, with an interest in translational applications that connect bacterial evolution to clinical impact. Experience in bacterial genomics or evolution is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements None.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title: Lisa Thompson, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email: Lisa_A_Thompson@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, click here.
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Position Summary The Liu Lab will focus on identifying the genetic determinants that drive bacterial adaptation to the host environment and contribute to antimicrobial resistance and persistence during infection. The successful candidate will leverage large-scale longitudinal clinical cohorts and bacterial isolate collections obtained through collaborations. The research will involve developing and applying novel population-genomic and statistical frameworks to detect non-canonical forms of natural selection, adaptive convergence, and bacterial traits associated with transmission, virulence, and treatment outcomes. This position will require integration of multi-dimensional datasets including genomic, transcriptomic, phenotypic, and clinical metadata to elucidate how bacterial evolution influences disease progression and therapeutic response. The postdoc will collaborate closely with computational biologists, microbiologists, and clinicians, and will contribute to the design of follow-up functional validation experiments.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Ph.D. or all but dissertation for Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbial genomics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or computational biology, with an interest in translational applications that connect bacterial evolution to clinical impact. Experience in bacterial genomics or evolution is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements None.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title: Lisa Thompson, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email: Lisa_A_Thompson@med.unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.
For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services, click here.
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