Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases (Margolis Lab)

Why join the Margolis lab?

- Embrace the Challenge of Fighting Resistant Bacteria: In the Margolis lab, we tackle the tough challenges of outwitting multi-drug resistant bacteria together.

- Achieve Success in a Fun Environment: Join us to balance hard work and personal growth with high-spirited fun, becoming part of a strong, cohesive team.

What You Will Do:

The Margolis lab is looking for a postdoctoral scientist with an interest in antibiotic resistance and/or microbial community ecology. We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Microbiology, Ecology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics or related field. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in bacterial genomics, molecular techniques, antibiotic resistance and/or microbiome studies, as well as excellent communication skills. Individuals should have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment to produce high-quality, publishable projects. Research will focus on understanding the ecology of colonization resistance to Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) as well as mechanistic studies into genetics of multidrug resistant organism colonization.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world-regardless of race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment.

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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