Post Doctoral Associate

Job Description Summary Organization'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 Required Application Materials:

Required Application Materials:

1. Cover Letter 2. CV 3.

Three References Best Consideration Date:

May 7, 2026 Salary Range

• $55,000 or above, commensurate with experience.

Posting Close Date:

NA Open Until Filled:

• Yes Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department AGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program Worker Sub-Type Faculty Regular Salary Range $53,000
• 62,000 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. 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. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O

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