Three Postdoctoral Associates positions are 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, immunology, 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 lab of Dr. Meiqing Shi, Professor, has an overall research focus on host-pathogen interactions, with a particular emphasis on fungal immunology and fungal pathogenesis. The lab uses animal models, molecular and cellular biology techniques, and intravital imaging to understand how Cryptococcus neoformans interacts with the host immune system and causes inflammation and disease, and how the immune cells fight against the fungus. The successful candidates are expected to work independently as well as in an interactive and dynamic team environment, with good written and oral communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree. The successful candidates will have a strong background in research in Immunology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
Physical Demands:
Crouching; lift, carry, push, or pull laboratory items such as reagent boxes, carboys, waste containers, and portable equipment; typically up to less than 25 lb.
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Licenses/ Certifications:
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Highly motivated and creative scientists with a good publication record and a strong interest in fungal immunology.
Hands-on experience with animal models to study pathogenesis and host immune responses.
Proficiency in advanced immunological methods such as multi-parameter flow cytometry.
Expertise in the biological interpretation of multi-omics datasets (e.g, single-cell RNA-seq).
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Required Application Materials:
A. Curriculum Vitae
B. Cover Letter
C. Contact Information - Name, Email Address and Telephone Number
Best Consideration Date:
July 14, 2026
Posting Close Date:
NA
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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Skills Required
- Ph.D. degree
- Strong background in Immunology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related fields
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Hands-on experience with animal models to study pathogenesis and host immune responses
- Proficiency in multi-parameter flow cytometry
- Expertise in biological interpretation of multi-omics datasets (e.g., single-cell RNA-seq)
- Strong publication record and interest in fungal immunology
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