The Yap Lab in the Department of Microbiology-Immunology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is looking to fill 1-2 postdoctoral positions in 2026-2027 to study various aspects of Staphylococcus aureus pathogenesis, RNA/ribosome degradation, and antibiotic resistance – flyer here. The type of project depends on the interests of the applicant. Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in microbiology, …
The Feaga Lab studies mechanisms of ribosome quality control in bacteria. We use genetic screens to identify factors that are important for maintaining protein synthesis. We are interested in how problems with protein synthesis impact cell physiology and developmental processes (such as sporulation). Prospective candidate: Background in molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and/or bioinformatics is highly valuable. Must be interested in …
Zaytounic is seeking a hands-on Scientific Lead to own and drive all scientific R&D around detoxification of olive-mill wastewater, advanced filtration, biochar valorization, and PHA biopolymer production. This is a core leadership role in an early-stage climate-tech startup, combining lab work, experimental design, and team leadership with strategic input into the company’s technology roadmap.combining experimental …
A postdoctoral position on understanding the mechanism of human inflammatory oropharyngeal disorders is available in the Oropharyngeal Mucosal Immunology Unit in NIAID/NIH, headed by Dr. Kalpana Manthiram in Bethesda, Maryland. Our laboratory investigates inflammatory oral and tonsil diseases in patients as well as immune responses to respiratory pathogens in the tonsils and adenoids, using high-dimensional …
A postdoctoral position on understanding the genetic basis for human autoinflammatory oropharyngeal disorders is available in the Oropharyngeal Mucosal Immunology Unit at NIAID/NIH, headed by Dr. Kalpana Manthiram in Bethesda, Maryland. Our laboratory investigates inflammatory tonsillar and mucosal diseases and performs complex genomic analyses as well as functional and immunologic assays to understand the mechanism …
The Yildiz Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to investigate the mechanisms, regulation, and consequences of bacterial biofilm formation using Vibrio cholerae. The laboratory integrates bacterial genetics, biochemistry, signal transduction, functional genomics, and quantitative imaging to define how regulatory networks control biofilm development and associated phenotypes. The …
We seek a motivated candidate to join our lab to study the bacterium Zymomonas mobilis as a chassis for biofuel production. This will include studying small molecule transport into and out of cells and mechanisms for Z. mobilis to utilize alternative carbon sources and electron donors. Job responsibilities will include: The candidate will be responsible …
The Yap Lab at Northwestern U Feinberg School of Medicine is looking to fill 1-2 postdoctoral positions in 2026 to study various aspects of Staphylococcus aureus pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, and RNA synthesis-degradation. The type of project depends on the interests of the applicant. For more information, please contact Frances Yap at frances.yap@northwestern.edu for details.
RWTH Aachen University invites outstanding postdoctoral researchers from around the world to join our MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Masterclass, taking place May 4–8, 2026 in Aachen, Germany. The Masterclass is designed for researchers who intend to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF, Call 2026) with RWTH Aachen University as their host institution. Participants …
New York University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in ecological and evolutionary genetics and genomics, working at the interface of ecological and evolutionary dynamics of infectious disease, from the perspective of the pathogen and/or host, across microbes, animals, or plants. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of assistant professor in …