Position: Postdoctoral researcher (in-person position)

PI: Dr. Jonathan B. Lynch, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology

Focus: Bacterial motility in host-microbe symbiosis

The Lynch lab in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to explore bacterial motility in host-microbe symbiosis. This project will explore motility determinants in mutualist and pathogenic members of the Vibrio genus using in vitro and in vivo models so we can better understand the development and function of these determinants across these and other bacteria. It will leverage several techniques, including but not limited to molecular genetics, fluorescence microscopy, computational modeling and analysis, and bacterial physiological analysis.

Applicants for this position are required to have:

• Completed a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to publish and disseminate scientific research
• Interest in cellular physiology, host-microbe interactions, and molecular biology
• Ability to collaborate with researchers from different fields and backgrounds, as well as contribute to a collaborative environment

Other desired qualifications include:

• Experience in the techniques listed above and/or related techniques
• Demonstrated ability to train undergraduate, masters, and/or graduate level trainees
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply for science-associated grants and fellowships

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who meet the requirements above. Please apply if you are interested in working in a growing lab a wide range of projects centered on host-microbe interactions.

To apply, please send a brief letter of interest (summary of your current research interests and background as well as your interest in the position) along with a current CV and a list of three references to jlynch48@jhmi.edu. We look forward to your application!