Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kebriaei Laboratory in the College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join a newly funded NIH R01 project focused on the cefazolin inoculum effect (CzIE) in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). This multi-center study will investigate the prevalence, molecular mechanisms, and clinical impact of CzIE across ten geographically diverse medical centers in the United States. The overarching goal is to improve understanding of antibiotic treatment failure and advance precision antimicrobial therapy for invasive MSSA infections.
The successful candidate will lead and contribute to a variety of translational research activities, including antimicrobial susceptibility testing, inoculum effect characterization, molecular microbiology studies, β-lactamase expression analyses, biofilm assays, whole-genome sequencing, and integration of microbiological and clinical data. The position offers unique opportunities to collaborate with investigators across multiple institutions and work at the intersection of clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial pharmacology.

Requirements

• Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
• Strong record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with bacterial culture techniques and microbiological assays
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with antimicrobial susceptibility testing, molecular microbiology, qPCR, biofilm assays, or bacterial genomics, bioinformatics
• Familiarity with antimicrobial pharmacology, antimicrobial resistance, or host-pathogen interactions
• Experience with bioinformatics, statistical analysis, or clinical/translational research

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to translational research activities, including antimicrobial susceptibility testing, inoculum effect characterization, molecular microbiology studies, β-lactamase expression analyses, biofilm assays, whole-genome sequencing, and integration of microbiological and clinical data.
• Collaborate with investigators across multiple institutions.
• Work at the intersection of clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial pharmacology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with NIH guidelines and experience
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and core laboratories
• Opportunities to present research at national and international scientific meetings
• Structured mentoring and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree