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Institute of Physical Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences IPC PAS, Poland

Student Scholarship Position in Phage Research

Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences Poland Student
Posted
September 9, 2026

The Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS) is inviting applications for a Student Scholarship Position within the National Science Centre (NCN) OPUS 23 project titled: “Antiviral nanoparticles and polymers to selectively fight phage infections without harming bacteria and eukaryotic cells.” The project focuses on developing antiphage agents capable of […]

Montana State University

Postdoctoral Researcher in Lyme Disease Bacteriophage Biology

Montana State University, Montana, USA USA Post-Doc
Posted
September 8, 2026

Montana State University is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Secor Laboratory and work on an exciting research project exploring the role of bacteriophages in Lyme disease. The successful candidate will study bacteriophage biology in Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease. The research focuses on understanding how bacteriophages influence genetic exchange, […]

University of Manchester-UK

PhD Project in Phage Cocktail Formulation and Stability

The University of Manchester UK PhD
Posted
September 7, 2026

One important strategy in phage therapy is the development of phage cocktails. These formulations combine multiple bacteriophages to broaden antibacterial coverage and potentially reduce the development of bacterial resistance. However, developing an effective phage cocktail involves more than identifying phages that can infect a target bacterium. Phage-based medicines must also be designed, formulated and evaluated […]

Memorial Community Health Inc.

Medical Technologist (MT) Job in Memorial Community Health

Memorial Community Health Inc., Aurora USA Laboratory technician
Posted
September 5, 2026

Memorial Community Health, Inc. is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist (MT) to join its hospital laboratory team in Aurora, Nebraska. The Medical Technologist will work across multiple laboratory disciplines, including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis and Phlebotomy. The role involves performing laboratory testing, specimen collection and preparation, quality control activities, equipment maintenance […]

Elanco
Posted
September 5, 2026

Elanco seeks a highly motivated, innovative Research Scientist to join its Discovery Research team. This position focuses on advanced single B-cell sequencing, immune library construction and antibody discovery to identify high-quality therapeutic antibody candidates for animal health applications. The successful candidate will contribute to capturing and isolating natural immune repertoires from diverse animal species using […]

University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States

Researcher III Position in Phage Biology and Structural Microbiology

University of Alabama at Birmingham, United States USA Research scientist
Posted
September 1, 2026

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is inviting applications for a Researcher III position in the Department of Microbiology. The successful candidate will join the Dokland Laboratory and contribute to research projects spanning bacteriophage biology, bacterial genetics, structural biology and biochemistry. The Researcher III will contribute to two major research projects. Structural Biology of […]

University of Cambridge

Research Assistant/Associate in Systems Microbiology & Phage Biology

university of cambridge United Kingdom Research assistant · Research associate
Posted
August 31, 2026

The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in Systems Microbiology to join the research group of Dr. Somenath Bakshi in the Department of Engineering. The project will investigate a fundamental question in phage biology: why does the physiological state of a bacterial cell influence the outcome of phage infection? The research […]

Stanford University, California

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Microbiology & Immunology

Stanford University, California United States Assistant professor
Posted
August 29, 2026

Stanford University’s Department of Microbiology & Immunology is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the University Tenure Line (UTL). The department is seeking an outstanding scientist with a doctoral degree whose research addresses important and emerging questions across the broad fields of microbiology and immunology. The department is particularly interested in researchers […]

University of Würzburg and Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research, GERMANY

Junior Professorships in RNA-Based Infection Research at University of Würzburg, Germany

Helmholtz-Institut für RNA-basierte Infektionsforschung (HIRI) Germany Professor
Posted
August 28, 2026

The Faculty of Medicine at Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg (JMU) and the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) are inviting applications for two Junior Professorships (W1, f/m/d) in the rapidly developing field of RNA research. The positions are aimed at promising early-career scientists who want to build an independent research profile at the intersection of […]

university-of-toronto

Sessional Lecturer in Microbiology at the University of Toronto

University of Toronto Canada Teaching Assistant
Posted
August 25, 2026

The Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Toronto is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach MGY377H1: Microbiology I: Bacteria during the Fall 2026 semester. This undergraduate course provides an in-depth introduction to bacteria, covering bacterial structure, biology, adaptation and their effects on human health. It provides a foundation for advanced study in areas […]