Postdoctoral Position in Infectious Disease: The lab of Professor Moradigaravand at KAUST is inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on the genetic basis of key clinical features of bacterial infections. This opportunity is ideal for recent PhD or MD/PhD graduates with a strong interest in chemical and pathogen genomics, microbial evolution, and bioinformatics.
Postdoctoral Position in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Chemical Genomics, Pathogen Genomics |
| Location | King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Doctorate in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Bioengineering |
| – Extensive lab experience in molecular microbiology | |
| – Familiarity with next-generation sequencing technologies and some statistical analysis (R or Python) preferred | |
| – Creative, self-motivated, and strong problem-solving skills | |
| – Excellent communication skills in English | |
| Application Deadline | October 31, 2025 |
Job Description
The postdoctoral fellow will join the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Laboratory, where they will investigate how bacterial phenotypes are determined by their genotypes in natural settings. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting experiments and contributing to the development of chemical genomic screening platforms.
- Performing sample preparation for omic analyses such as whole genome sequencing and metagenomics.
- Collaborating closely with computational experts to integrate genomic and phenotypic data using machine learning methods.
- Engaging in large-scale population genomics and genomic epidemiology projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- A single-page cover letter.
- CV including a list of publications.
- Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three reference persons, or three letters of recommendation.
Submissions are encouraged to include letters of recommendation.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025.
For more information, please visit KAUST.
