The Trauma Infections Research (TIR) group performs innovative and impactful research in the Wound Infections Department (WID) within the Bacterial Diseases Branch (BDB) at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).  The mission of TIR is to develop host-targeted treatments against immune dysregulation and wound infections following combat-related polytraumatic injuries. The postdoctoral fellow will join our team to conduct translational research in the areas of combat-related animal modeling, bacterial and fungal pathogenesis, novel therapeutics, and effective diagnostics.  TIR currently focuses on the development of animal models of combat-relevant polytrauma to evaluate novel therapies against wound infections caused by multi-drug resistant ESKAPEE pathogens, Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp. and Escherichia coli as well as the causative agents of invasive fungal infections such as Mucorales spp.  Additional research arctivites focus on host-specific immunological and physiological response to traumatic injury/insults and localized and systemic infections.

Qualifications: 

1. PhD in microbiology, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, or equivalent advanced speciality in the field of infections. 
2. Experience in conducting microbiological in vitro and in vivo studies
3. Experience in animal surgical techniques and rodent handling including anesthesia, euthanasia, blood and other tissue collection, and infection inoculation
   
4. Experience in molecular and cell biology, immunology, and/or biochemistry techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities: 

1. Conduct in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo biomedical research. 
2. Keep accurate and complete records of research done in accordance with applicable standards. 
3. Submit reports and data summaries as requested and prepare research presentations and publications. 
4. Participate in grant proposal writing. 
5. Maintain a safe workplace ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health procedures. 
6. Mentor research technicians and possible undergraduate/graduate students during project execution.

key words

Trauma; physiology; microbiology; immunology; inflammation; wounds; infection; infectious disease; animal models; bacteria; bacteriology; mycology; fungi; MDR;

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants