Ph.D. degree. The successful candidate will have a strong background in research in
molecular epidemiology, molecular biology, microbiology, and Preventive veterinary
medicine, excellent oral/written communication, leadership, and interpersonal ability to
work in teams.
A highly motivated and creative scientist who is focused on the biology of tick-borne
infections, with a particular emphasis on Lyme disease and host-pathogen interactions,
striving to develop novel strategies for prevention and treatment. Primarily, Borrelia
burgdorferi pathogen, which is the pathogen responsible for Lyme disease, and the Ixodes
scapularis deer ticks that harbor and transmit the bacteria.
Physical Demands:
Work hours will typically occur between normal business hours but may occasionally
require early morning and late evening travel.
Preferences: na
Licenses/ Certifications: na
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: na
Best Consideration Date: 10/13/2025
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website .
Department
AGNR-Veterinary Medicine Program
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
65,000-85,000
Benefits Summary
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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Principal Faculty Specialist position is available at the Department of Veterinary Medicine,
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland (UMD) College
Park, located just outside Washington, DC. The Department of Veterinary Medicine at UMD is
home to numerous excellent scientists in the field of human and veterinary microbiology and
infectious diseases. The department provides an excellent research environment and advanced
research facilities, including BSL3/ABSL3 suites, to support cutting-edge infectious diseases
research. The Pal Lab, led by Dr. Utpal Pal, Professor, has an overall research focus on the
biology of tick-borne infections, with a particular emphasis on Lyme disease and host-pathogen
interactions, striving to develop novel strategies for prevention and treatment. The primary
research focus of the laboratory is the Borrelia burgdorferi pathogen, which is responsible for
Lyme disease, and the Ixodes scapularis deer ticks that harbor and transmit the bacteria.
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