Postdoctoral Fellow – Bacterial Diversity And Vaccine Coverage

Pfizer

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; bonus: 7.5% targe...
On premise
Whole-genome sequencing analysis of clinical isolates
Functional and phenotypic toxin assays
Toxin neutralization assay execution
Pfizer is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research on bacterial diversity and vaccine coverage for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). The role involves applying microbiology, genomics, and computational science to understand bacterial virulence and evaluate vaccine protection, with an emphasis on generating impactful publications

Job Summary

  • This role leads an interdisciplinary research project to understand the variability of Clostridioides difficile toxins and its impact on virulence and vaccine-induced protection.
  • Candidates will analyze large global collections of C. difficile clinical isolates using whole-genome sequencing to define toxin diversity and relate it to disease severity.
  • The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $64,600 to $107,600 along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match and paid parental leave.

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Pfizer is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research on bacterial diversity and vaccine coverage for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). The role involves applying microbiology, genomics, and computational science to understand bacterial virulence and evaluate vaccine protection, with an emphasis on generating impactful publications.

Salary

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; Bonus: 7.5% target of base salary; Benefits: 401(k) matching, vacation, health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Whole-genome sequencing analysis of clinical isolates
  • Functional and phenotypic toxin assays
  • Toxin neutralization assay execution
  • AI/ML-based computational modeling approaches
  • Biosafety level two laboratory experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with anaerobic or spore-forming bacteria
  • Familiarity with machine learning in R or Python
  • Comparative genomics and phylogenetics expertise
  • Hands-on cytotoxicity assay experience
  • Multivariate statistics and integrative data analysis

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline
  • Less than 2 years post-doctoral experience
  • One or two accepted first-author publications depending on career stage
  • Permanent work authorization in the United States required
  • No visa sponsorship available for this role

Work Rights

Must have permanent work authorization in the US

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