Postdoctoral Scholar - Kapur Lab/Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
About The Position
The Kapur Laboratory works on bovine tuberculosis and related zoonotic diseases in low- and middle-income countries, where conventional test-and-slaughter control is not viable. The program develops and validates diagnostics, vaccines, and surveillance tools intended for national deployment, working in close partnership with government, academic, and commercial institutions in India, Ethiopia, and several high-income countries. We seek a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to laboratory and field components of this work, with a balance of bench science, data analysis, and engagement with international partners. This Postdoctoral Scholar position is an initial appointment for one year, renewable upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.
Requirements
- PhD in veterinary science, microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Strong publication record relative to career stage.
- Proficiency in core laboratory or analytical methods for infectious disease research (immunoassays, molecular biology, sequencing, or bioinformatics).
- Excellent written and oral English; ability to work in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex or related pathogens.
- BSL-3 experience.
- Familiarity with veterinary diagnostic or vaccine regulatory frameworks (WOAH, USDA-APHIS, CDSCO, or equivalents).
- Field research experience in LMIC settings.
- Quantitative skills in epidemiology, modeling, or bioinformatics.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze laboratory and field studies in mycobacteriology, immunology, or molecular epidemiology.
- Contribute to assay development and validation, and to bioinformatic or analytical pipelines as appropriate.
- Prepare manuscripts, present at scientific meetings, and contribute to grant proposals and funder reports.
- Engage directly with international partners, including travel to field sites in India and Ethiopia.
- Mentor junior trainees and contribute to consortium activities.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
