Post-Doc Research Associate (Liu Lab)

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The Liu Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate the evolutionary mechanisms that shape the pathogenicity and drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM).

Position Summary

The successful candidate will leverage large-scale longitudinal clinical cohorts and bacterial isolate collections obtained through collaborations. The research will involve developing and applying novel population-genomic and statistical frameworks to detect non-canonical forms of natural selection, adaptive convergence, and bacterial traits associated with transmission, virulence, and treatment outcomes.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field.
• Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience:
  • Ph.D. or all but dissertation for Ph.D.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbial genomics, evolutionary biology, bioinformatics, or computational biology, with an interest in translational applications that connect bacterial evolution to clinical impact. Experience in bacterial genomics or evolution is preferred.