Postdoctoral Scholar - Microbial Pathogenesis - School of Optometry
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: PostDoc Employee Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position Table 23 The current minimum salary range $71491 to $76881 Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Fall Semester Position duration: The initial appointment is for two years and is consistent with bargaining agreement terms for Postdoctoral Scholars with the possiblity of renewal based on performance and funding availability.
Application Deadline
Open date: September 4, 2026 Next review date:Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science seeks applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar in the field of Microbial Pathogenesis of Corneal Infections. The position primarily involves an investigation aimed at understanding the pathogenesis of infections involving Pseudomonas aeruginosa especially the intracellular life of the pathogen, and bacterial adaptations associated with intracellular survival. Another project area involves studying the role of sensory nerves in defending the eye against bacterial adhesion. Duties include experimental work in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo using multiple models of ocular infection and host defense, genomic and proteomic analysis of bacteria and host cells, an ability to analyze large data sets, statistical analysis, and use of high-resolution live imaging. The position requires writing and publishing of manuscripts, presentation of work at scientific research conferences, mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, preparation of research grant progress reports, contribution to laboratory maintenance and new submission or renewal of required protocols.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Ph.D. or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a Ph.D. (or equivalent international) program. Additional qualifications(required at time of start)PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date No more than three years of post-degree research experience by the start date. Preferred qualificationsPhD degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Genetics or a related field(s). Scientific Publications.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05528 Help contact:djevans@berkeley.edu