Post Doctoral Associate

Job Description SummaryOrganization's Summary Statement:
A postdoctoral position is available at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland (UMD) College Park, located just
outside Washington, DC. The Department of Veterinary Medicine at UMD is home to numerous
excellent scientists in the field of human and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases.
The department provides an excellent research environment and advanced research facilities,
including BSL3/ ABSL3 suites, to support cutting-edge infectious diseases research. The Pal
Lab, led by Dr. Utpal Pal, Professor, has an overall research focus on the biology of tick-borne
infections, with a particular emphasis on Lyme disease and host-pathogen interactions, striving to
develop novel strategies for prevention and treatment. The primary research focuses of the
laboratory are the Borrelia burgdorferi pathogen, which is responsible for Lyme disease, and the
Ixodes scapularis deer ticks harbor and transmit the bacteria.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree. The successful candidates will have a strong background in research in
Microbiology and/or Vector Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly motivated and creative scientists with a good publication record and a strong interest in
pursuing the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate immune responses and microbial
virulence.
Preferences: NA
Licenses and Certification: NA
Physical Demands: Sedentary Work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Salary Range - $53,000 - $62,000
Best Consideration Date - 3/15/2026
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure RequiredNo

DepartmentAGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program

Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular

Salary Range$53,000-$62,000

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Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

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