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    University of Maryland

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    Post Doctoral Associate

    AVRUM GUDELSKY VETERINARY CENTER, United StatesFull-time$55k – $67kPosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    Job Description Summary

    Organization's Summary Statement:
    Three Postdoctoral Associates positions are available at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland (UMD) College Park, located just outside Washington, DC. The Department of Veterinary Medicine at UMD is home to numerous excellent scientists in the field of human and veterinary microbiology, immunology, and infectious diseases. The department provides an excellent research environment and advanced research facilities, including BSL3/ ABSL3 suites, to support cutting-edge infectious diseases research. The lab of Dr. Meiqing Shi, Professor, has an overall research focus on host-pathogen interactions, with a particular emphasis on fungal immunology and fungal pathogenesis. The lab uses animal models, molecular and cellular biology techniques, and intravital imaging to understand how Cryptococcus neoformans interacts with the host immune system and causes inflammation and disease, and how the immune cells fight against the fungus. The successful candidates are expected to work independently as well as in an interactive and dynamic team environment, with good written and oral communication skills.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    Ph.D. degree. The successful candidates will have a strong background in research in Immunology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
    Physical Demands:
    Crouching; lift, carry, push, or pull laboratory items such as reagent boxes, carboys, waste containers, and portable equipment; typically up to less than 25 lb.
    Preferences:
    NA
    Licenses/ Certifications:
    NA

    Additional Job Details

    Preferred Qualifications: 
    • Highly motivated and creative scientists with a good publication record and a strong interest in fungal immunology.

    • Hands-on experience with animal models to study pathogenesis and host immune responses.

    • Proficiency in advanced immunological methods such as multi-parameter flow cytometry.

    • Expertise in the biological interpretation of multi-omics datasets (e.g, single-cell RNA-seq).

    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

    Required Application Materials:

    A. Curriculum Vitae

    B. Cover Letter

    C. Contact Information - Name, Email Address and Telephone Number

    Best Consideration Date:

    July 14, 2026

    Posting Close Date:

    NA

    Open Until Filled:

    Yes

    Financial Disclosure Required

    No

    For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

    Department

    AGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program

    Worker Sub-Type

    Faculty Regular

    Salary Range

    $55,000-$67,000

    Benefits Summary

    For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

    Background Checks

    Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

    Employment Eligibility

    The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

    EEO Statement

    The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

    Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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    The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security.

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