Adjunct Instructor (Full Summer 2026 - ED 506)

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar with interests in bacterial genomics, the gut microbiome, microbiology, and global health to join the Weil Lab in the University of Washington Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases. The Weil Lab is focused on identifying pathogen-host microbe interactions mechanisms of protection against Vibrio cholerae , the causative agent of cholera. We perform detailed studies using specimens derived from human samples.

Projects include:

• Creating knock-out mutants to study how V. cholerae virulence is impacted by gut bacteria isolated from humans
• Screening pathogen-host microbe interactions including effects on V. cholerae growth, cholera toxin expression, biofilm formation, and motility
• Once interactions are identified, testing these in enteroid and multi-cell type human cell culture models in microaerophilic conditions to mimic the human small intestinal environment

The candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to one or more projects, learning advanced cellular and molecular biology and anaerobic microbiology techniques.

The candidate’s day will be split between benchwork to generate data, and computer work to generate reports, keep records, write manuscripts, prepare presentations, etc. The ideal candidate will have post-graduation experience in bacterial genomics and have published (or under review) several papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The work is highly collaborative, so excellent written and oral communication skills are required as is the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills.

This is a full-time position with a 12 months service period with the possibility for yearly renewal dependent upon performance and continued funding. The base salary range for this position will be: $68,460 - $74,106 annually ($5,705 - $6,176 per month) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. We anticipate that this position will begin in Winter-Spring 2026.

Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

The successful candidate must have a PhD or MD/PhD degree in Microbiology, Pathobiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related fields.

Please submit a CV and cover letter addressed to Dr. Weil via Interfolio. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] .

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