Jobs

The Bio-Behavioral Research Operation of Leidos is currently looking for a Research Assistant to support biological research in support of the Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) in Frederick, MD. The BDRD within NMRC facilitates biological research for the rapid detection of infectious diseases of global importance and the enhancement of global disease surveillance for early pathogen detection and response.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated postdoctoral fellow with a strong interest in multi-species molecular microbiology to contribute to our ongoing research on colonization resistance in zebrafish. The project aims at characterizing key determinants of microbiota-based resistance to infection using bacterial genetics, fish immunology, genomics, quantitative analysis of bacterial dynamics and imaging. We expect this project to provide insights into the molecular events underlying pathogen exclusion in a controlled multispecies in vivo context.

[Note from Phage Directory: Not a phage-specific position, but we think phage people could bring a lot to this project!]

The Aylward lab at Virginia Tech is seeking a post-doctoral researcher interested in the evolution and genomics of DNA viruses. The researcher will have the opportunity to work in several areas of ongoing research in the laboratory, including the isolation and genomic analysis of bacteriophage and other DNA viruses, cultivation of diverse hosts, analysis of evolutionary relationships and genomic repertoires of different viral groups groups, and the development of bioinformatic methods for genomic and evolutionary analyses.

The advertised position is within APC’s Gut Phageomics Laboratory, consisting of over 20 researchers investigating the role of the gut bacteriophages in health and disease. The Post-Doctoral Researcher will work within this lab as part of the APC’s ‘Gut Phageomics Spoke’ which is collaborating with a major multi-national pharmaceutical company to explore the role of bacteriophages in shaping the human gut microbiome.

A&P Inphatec, LLC is commercializing the first product to treat Pierce’s Disease in grapevines. Our unique solution utilizes bacteriophages to target and kill the bacteria at the source of the problem – giving wine growers an organic and sustainable solution to a rising threat in California.

A&P Inphatec, LLC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented applicant to join our research and development team as a full-time Research Technician. This individual will be responsible for processing field trial samples, microbiological media preparation, and maintenance of cell stocks.

As German Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München pursues the goal of developing personalized medical approaches for the prevention and therapy of major common diseases such as diabetes mellitus, allergies and lung diseases. To achieve this, it investigates the interaction of genetics, environmental factors and lifestyle.

The institute of Virology is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral bioinformatician for the newly funded ERC project, for omics analysis, with a particular emphasis on bacteriophage communities.

Armata is seeking a Research Associate I/II to work with the R&D team. The candidate will support the overall program goals and strategy of the group, which include significant laboratory activities such as phage engineering and characterization, protein expression and preclinical evaluation of phage therapy efficacy in relevant animal models.

The Director will provide an important leadership role in Microbiology by overseeing the day to day operation of the ContraFect Microbiology Laboratory and the performance of clinical microbiology development studies in the field of protein-based therapeutics to treat serious bacterial infections. The laboratory is a major site for the conduct of clinical microbiologic testing of our lead compound, CF-301, in support of marketing authorization applications (NDA/BLA, MAA), approval and eventual clinical use if approved.

The Talbert Research Group in the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at Iowa State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary group focused on protein chemistry and enzyme technology. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in genetic engineering and recombinant protein production to support federally funded projects aimed at the design and modification of bacteriophage for biotechnology applications.

The Biomedical Technician shall work with/in Naval Medical Research Center-Frederick Biological Defense Research Directorate’s Genomics Department. The Genomics Department has a mission to apply bioinformatics and cutting edge, high-throughput technologies such as genotypic and phenotypic expression profiling, biomarker characterization, bacteriophage science, etc. to the study of infectious diseases, biodefense, and enhanced global disease surveillance for early pathogen detection and response.

A full-time Professional Research Assistant (PRA) position is available, starting immediately, to work in the laboratory of Dr. Breck Duerkop in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine. The Duerkop lab studies Gram-positive pathogenic enterococci, including Enterococcus faecalis and E. faecium, and the viruses that infect these bacteria known as bacteriophages. Dr. Duerkop’s group seeks to understand how bacteriophage-enterococcal interactions contribute to the pathogenesis of colonization and disease.

We are looking for passionate and driven scientists with expertise in synthetic biology to join our international and highly motivated team in Paris working on next-generation tools for editing the microbiome (engineered phages, CRISPR systems, etc.). The ideal candidate can copy, paste and edit genetic code on a plasmid or a genome as easily as using Word.

We are looking for passionate and driven scientists with significant experience in drafting patent applications to join our international and highly motivated team in Paris working on engineered phages and CRISPR phages. The ideal candidate has experience in microbiology, phage biology and molecular biology.

We are looking for passionate and driven scientists with expertise in phage biology to join our international and highly motivated team in Paris working on engineered phages and CRISPR phages. The ideal candidate loves phages, robots, discovery, and managing large amounts of data, and will become a key member of our Discovery and Automation team!

We are looking for passionate and driven scientists with expertise in testing phage treatments in animals to join our international and highly motivated team in Paris working on engineered phages and CRISPR phages. The ideal candidate has strong skills in animal handling and knowledge in animal models for phage treatments.

The Emerson Lab at the University of California, Davis is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a project in soil and/or rhizosphere viral ecology using omic approaches, particularly metagenomics and/or metatranscriptomics. We are looking for a postdoc with a strong bioinformatics background to dive into this exciting new field. There is a fair amount of flexibility with regard to project choice, including the potential to publish quickly by taking a leading role in the continuation of existing projects (e.g., spatiotemporal dynamics of soil viral and microbial communities under different management practices in a tomato/corn rotation), and/or the potential to develop a new project. Apply by Aug. 9, 2019 for full consideration.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hands-on research experience related to phage biology.
• Familiar with operating and maintaining common laboratory and/or technical equipment.
• Familiar with maintaining common research supplies.
• Ability to conduct microbiology and molecular biology research independently, including analyzing data and writing reports.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate students. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Job Responsibilities
40%: Maintain common laboratory and/or technical equipment, and train new users. Maintain common research supplies. Maintain laboratory safety records and protocols. Organize and update laboratory research protocols and research material stocks.

55%: Work on sponsored researched projects independently. Analyze data and write scientific reports independently. Supervise undergraduate students and help train graduate students working on related projects.

5%: Other Duties as required

BiomX is a leading Israeli biotech company developing microbiome-based novel therapeutics. We are looking for a highly-motivated M.Sc.-level research assistant to join our Microbiology team. By joining this team, you will be part of novel research in the microbiome field and the development of phage therapies.

Micreos Food Safety develops natural phage products against dangerous bacteria in the food chain and is viewed as product leader in this field. During your internship, you will assist our researchers in the laboratory on current Research and Development projects. The practical work will mainly involve microbiological techniques in relation to the isolation, characterization, and lab-scale production of bacteriophages. The internship is for a time period of 5 to 6 months (longer is possible).

Postdoctoral positions are immediately available in the laboratories of Dr. Elizabeth Villa and Dr. Joe Pogliano in the Department of Biology at the University of California San Diego. We are seeking highly-motivated, energetic and passionate individuals to join our collaborative team to study Pseudomonas phage that replicate using a nucleus-like structure. The project focuses on using a combination of cryo-electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, CRISPR/Cas gene editing tools, proteomics, and RNA seq to identify and study the structure and function of every essential protein encoded by these unique phage. The “phage nucleus” is a new field of biology that is incredibly rich with a high potential for making novel discoveries. The applicant should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent title in biology and have a demonstrated record of productivity.

[If you enjoyed the paper on phage “treadmilling” we highlighted above, here’s a chance to work with the group who made that discovery!]

CARB-X, a Boston University Global Partnership, has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our core team at Boston University in the role of Director of Research & Development. CARB-X is a new organization located at the BU School of Law, focused on accelerating the pre-clinical development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics to address antibiotic resistance. The Director of R&D is a new senior role on the leadership team of CARB- X. The Director of R&D will take responsibility for the planning, review, awarding and monitoring of novel R&D projects addressing the antimicrobial resistance issue on a global basis.

PhagePro is looking for a Principal Scientist to carry forth our research for our phage-based cholera intervention as we scale-up our studies in preparation for clinical trials. We are a flat and dynamic organization, and the Principal Scientist is crucial to our success in the field. The position is for one year, and it is located at PhagePro’s lab space at the Tufts Launchpad in Boston, MA.

Intralytix is currently seeking a Research Scientist to work at our laboratories in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. The successful candidate will participate in various research projects focused on the development of bacteriophage based products for food safety and / or human health applications.

Do you want to be part of pioneering a high-profile antibiotics alternative and lead the research into breakthrough phage applications in areas of high medical need – together with a highly talented team and a network of leading physicians? Then apply for PhagoMed’s current vacancy as Senior Scientist - Phages.

Role description:

• Establish research processes according to the latest microbiological technology developments (e.g. robotics and genomic data);
• Further establish and validate potency model for phages against bacteria in biofilm models and planktonic growth;
• Analyze the effect of phages on bacteria, including MIC, time-kill curves and other relevant parameters for antimicrobials, resistance formation, in planktonic growth and on biofilms
• Further develop the PhagoMed phage breeding protocols to enhance selected properties of our target phages, e.g. lytic activity in biofilm and pharmacokinetics;
• Evaluate immune response to phages;
  […]

Do you want to be part of developing a high-profile antibiotics alternative and help drive the research into new phage-based pharmaceuticals – together with an experienced and motivated team and a network of leading physicians? Then apply for PhagoMed’s current vacancy as Junior Researcher.

Role description:

• Execute series of experiments to support the developmental program, all following established protocols, including:
• Production and purification of bacteriophages for scientific research
• Activity testing of phages against bacterial strains (BSL-2 strains like S. aureus, E. coli, other)
• Selective breeding of phages
• Host range analyses
• Biofilm assays
• Isolation of bacteriophages from human and environmental samples
• Characterization of bacteriophages (adsorption rate, latency period, burst size)
  […]

Do you want to be part of pioneering a high-profile antibiotics alternative and lead the research into breakthrough phage applications in areas of high medical need – together with a highly talented team and a network of leading physicians? Then apply for PhagoMed’s current vacancy as Senior Scientist - Phages.

Role description:

• Establish research processes according to the latest microbiological technology developments (e.g. robotics and genomic data);
• Further establish and validate potency model for phages against bacteria in biofilm models and planktonic growth;
• Analyze the effect of phages on bacteria, including MIC, time-kill curves and other relevant parameters for antimicrobials, resistance formation, in planktonic growth and on biofilms
• Further develop the PhagoMed phage breeding protocols to enhance selected properties of our target phages, e.g. lytic activity in biofilm and pharmacokinetics;
• Evaluate immune response to phages;
  […]

Do you want to be part of developing a high-profile antibiotics alternative and help drive the research into new phage-based pharmaceuticals – together with an experienced and motivated team and a network of leading physicians? Then apply for PhagoMed’s current vacancy as Junior Researcher.

Role description:

• Execute series of experiments to support the developmental program, all following established protocols, including:
• Production and purification of bacteriophages for scientific research
• Activity testing of phages against bacterial strains (BSL-2 strains like S. aureus, E. coli, other)
• Selective breeding of phages
• Host range analyses
• Biofilm assays
• Isolation of bacteriophages from human and environmental samples
• Characterization of bacteriophages (adsorption rate, latency period, burst size)
  […]

The Technician I, under general supervision, assists in planning research on support laboratory methods and techniques, carrying out procedures, and recording results for a series of closely-controlled experiments.

Preferred Education And Experience:

• B.S. in Biochemistry or Microbiology
• Research experience in microbiology laboratories.
• Independent research experience in bacteriophage projects.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of standard microbiology and molecular biology laboratory skills.
• Skills working with bacteriophage, including isolation, culturing and characterization. Skills in bioinformatics analysis of bacteriophage genomes.

PhagoMed is also looking for a high-calibre molecular biologist to join their lysin team as Senior Scientist.

Role:

• Establish research processes according to the latest microbiological technology developments (e.g. robotics and genomic data);
• Further establish and validate potency model for endolysins against bacteria in (mucosal) biofilm and planktonic growth;
• Assembly of bacterial panels for species of interest, including in silico analysis of geno- and serotypes, to ensure required genetical and geographical breadth
  (…)

PhagoMed, an Austrian biotech company focused on the development of human therapeutic applications of phages and phage-derived proteins, is looking for a Group Leader for their Lysins group. This role will involve leading the research into breakthrough lysin applications in areas of high medical need – together with a highly talented team and a network of leading physicians.

Role:

• Take the full responsibility to advance the pharmaceutical endolysin development program against the milestones of the development plan
• Coordinate the development workstreams between the lab work in Vienna, the work at our academic and commercial research partners and any relevant external parties (e.g. Regulatory Consultants)
  (…)

Isolation of novel bacteriophages, including characterization by electron microscopy and comparative genomics

The project aims to discover new phage in samples we have collected from diverse environments across the world, to characterize new features in phage morphology by cryo-electron microscopy, and to understand evolutionary linkages through comparative genomics.

More info and applications through: trevor.lithgow@monash.edu

ICON Government and Public Health Solutions specializes in preclinical through phase IV support of clinical research and clinical trial services for biologics, drugs, and devices. The candidate would perform research on bacteriophages and microbial pathogens of military relevance (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, etc.), including in-depth bacteriophage characterization and animal modeling.

The Leptihn Group offers a Postdoctoral Fellowship: The project involves viruses of microbes (bacteriophages) with aspects on both function and structure of phage proteins, as well as phage therapy. Experience in imaging and protein biochemistry or microbiology are desired.

A Research Fellow is required within the School of Life Sciences to support a new project in collaboration with partners in China entitled ‘Novel biocontrol to combat Clostridium perfringens in poultry flocks’. Ideally you will have a strong background in microbiology/molecular biology and some knowledge of bacteriophage technology.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for a 2 year position, to commence August 1, 2019. The position is related to role of bacteriophages in the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in Staphylococcus and the extent to which such transfer takes place in biofilms. We have a multinational research environment with strong national and international collaborators.

The successful candidate will be involved in laboratory activities mainly on the detection, isolation, and characterization of bacteriophages from environmental samples, as well as identification of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

We have an exciting new postdoc training and research opportunity recently made possible via the acquisition of a VA Merit Award to discover and develop therapeutic phages to treat E. coli infections in a murine model of CAUTI (catheter associated urinary tract infection). This is a unique opportunity to engage a growing phage therapy presence and group at Baylor (Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology) and the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

The Barr Lab research group is studying bacteriophages within the context of their bacterial and mammalian hosts. We are offering an excellent opportunity to engage in an exciting post-doc position that combines microbiology, cell biology, genetics, evolution and microscopy within both in vitro and in vivo model systems. A number of research project are available within the lab for the right applicant, including, but not limited to:

• Interaction of temperate phages within the human gut microbiome and characterising the tripartite symbioses they form with bacterial and animal hosts.
• Phage therapy with a focus on identifying mechanism of phage infectivity and translation of results into the clinic.
  Applicants are encouraged to read through the Barr lab website, including research directions and expectations, for further information on how to apply.

A research opportunity is available in the Division of Bacterial, Parasitic and Allergenic Products (DBPAP) within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Silver Spring, Maryland. This project is aimed at evaluating the use of bacteriophage to treat Staphyloccocus aureus colonization and/or disease in order to better combat multi-antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogens.

The Wang Laboratory of Molecular Food Safety invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellow position. The successful candidate will execute research on the characterization of the microbial pathogen Rhizobium radiobacter (Agrobacterium tumefaciens) and its interaction with bacteriophages.

We are seeking highly qualified investigators who use definitive approaches to understand the nature of the microbiome and its impact on host physiology and disease susceptibility. Candidates are sought with expertise in areas related to microbiology, including, but not limited to, microbe-microbe interactions, microbehost interactions, microbial ecology, microbial enzymology and biochemistry, bacteriophage therapy, and the role of microbiota in cancer biology and response to immunotherapy.

We are looking for a postdoc with strong quantitative skills as well as expertise in bioinformatics and computational genomics. The general aim of the project is to explore the diversity and specificity of interactions between bacteriophages and opportunistic bacterial pathogens in the family of Enterobacteriaceae, with primary emphasis on Klebsiella pneumoniae.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has an opening for a Research Technician to join the laboratory of Dr. Michael Laub in the Biology Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Principal research interests of the Laub laboratory include toxin-antitoxin systems, phage biology, and chromosome organization.

The Novick lab at the NYU School of Medicine is seeking a research technician to perform laboratory experiments such as bacterial cultures, strain isolation, genetic tests, experiments with mice; manage lab - order supplies, maintain inventory, maintain equipment. Lab project: Conversion of highly mobile phage related staphylococcal pathogenicity islands into antibacterial agents. The project is described in the following article.

Studying the infection mechanisms of archaeal viruses can provide insight into the evolutionary history of viruses and help to understand adaptation to extreme environments. In the framework of a recently awarded Emmy Noether grant, we offer an excellent opportunity to engage into an exciting PhD project that combines microbiology, genetics, microscopy and biochemical tools in the context of a dynamic and enthusiastic work environment, with state-of-the-art equipment and various chances for national and international scientific collaborations.

Studying the infection mechanisms of archaeal viruses can provide insight into the evolutionary history of viruses and help to understand adaptation to extreme environments. In the framework of a recently awarded Emmy Noether grant, we offer an excellent opportunity to engage into an exciting post-doc project that combines microbiology, genetics, microscopy and biochemical tools in the context of a dynamic and enthusiastic work environment, with state-of-the-art equipment and various chances for national and international scientific collaborations.

CARB-X, a Boston University Global Partnership, has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our core team at Boston University in the role of Director of Research & Development. CARB-X is a new organization located at the BU School of Law, focused on accelerating the pre-clinical development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics to address antibiotic resistance. The Director of R&D will take responsibility for the planning, review, awarding and monitoring of novel R&D projects addressing the antimicrobial resistance issue on a global basis. *Note: CARB-X is one of the current funding possibilities for phage research and development, so we are posting this here!

The Novick lab at the NYU School of Medicine is seeking a post-doctoral trainee. The project involves studying conversion of highly mobile, phage-related staphylococcal pathogenicity islands into antibacterial agents. Work involves gene cloning, preparation and purification of phage-like particles, followed by testing for function in vitro and for treatment of experimental infections in mice. The project is described in the following article.

Looking for motivated postdoc who wants to explore virus diversity (in insects). This is part of an EU project, ViroplantH2020, and is a 2-year position. Experience in viral metagenomics and bionformatics required. Position available now in Montpellier, France. Contact @MOgliastro for details.

The Center for Phage Technology is looking for a Programmer I, which will, under direction, perform specialized software development and support functions such as troubleshooting, debugging, problem-solving, analysis, and research in a viral bioinformatics field.

The successful applicant will conduct research related to bacterial genomics, pathogenesis and molecular biology. The project entails dissecting the contribution of a novel bacteriophage in modulating cold-shock adaptation and animal model colonization using molecular cloning and gene knock-out/complementation techniques in Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a marine pathogen of human and ecological relevance.

Dr. Jennifer Brum is seeking a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate viral ecology and viral effects on biogeochemical cycling in seven globally-distributed marine oxygen minimum zones (OMZs).

The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology is seeking a Research Technologist to perform a primary role in developing biological control cocktails that could be used to suppress bacterial blotch of mushroom in organic production systems. Specific projects will include enriching, isolating, and characterizing bacteriophage that specifically target blotch inciting pathogens, as well as screening mushroom colonizing non-pathogenic bacteria for the ability to antagonize mushroom pathogens.

Dr. Hany Anany is looking for a PhD student to join his growing research group starting from May 2019. The candidate will be working on investigating phage (free and immobilized) intervention during poultry carcass processing and packaging to control Campylobacter and Salmonella contamination. The project will include phage genome analysis, studying phage host interaction (transcriptome analysis) and metagenomics analysis of various environmental samples.

The candidate should meet the University of Guelph PhD admission requirements

(Important note: for non-Canadian students, meeting the English test requirement and having at least 80% in your MSc average are mandatory for this position)

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Anany directly (hany.anany@canada.ca) and send her/his CV ASAP.

The Center for Innovative Phage Applications and Therapeutics (IPATH) at the University of California, San Diego is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the effects of phages in altering the human microbiome and in combating pathogens.

The Institute of Virology is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for the newly funded ERC project, with a particular emphasis on bacteriophage communities. The successful applicant will be involved in the development and the use of new methods and tools for illustrating bacteriophages infecting antibiotic resistance bacteria, including handling, analyzing and interpreting metagenomic and meta-transcriptomic (RNA-seq), proteomic data, as well as further development and/or application of multivariate analysis methods for comparative omics.

The Department of Biological Sciences in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for an open rank faculty position in Biological Sciences.

Our preference is for applications at the Assistant Professor level, but we will also consider applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level.

Phage researchers (especially postdocs) encouraged to apply!

Desired start date: Aug. 1, 2019.
Open until filled.