Postdoctoral Training

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology provides a vibrant and stimulating scientific environment for postdoctoral training in a broad range of bio-medical fields. Over 14 postdoctoral personnel are currently pursuing research projects within the department, creating a high density of talented colleagues that enrich our research capabilities. All faculty enthusiastically accept postdoctoral fellows into their laboratories. Specific information about current laboratory interests and how to contact faculty about positions currently available is available on the web pages of the faculty:

Postdoctoral Training in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology

Molecular Genetics and Microbiology is currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows in these laboratories. Specific information about current laboratory interests and how to contact faculty about positions currently available is available on the web pages of each member of the faculty:

Currently there are 8 labs advertising postdoctoral openings:

Primary Faculty


Dr. Victor Boyartchuk

Studies of the Genetic Factors Controlling Susceptibility to Infectious Diseases using Animal Model Systems 

Dr. Ronald Iorio

Viral pathogenesis and virulence; viral entry and the mechanism of virus-induced membrane fusion; viral glycoproteins and receptors 

Dr. Michelle Kelliher

Apoptosis and cancer 

Dr. Timothy Kowalik

Cell activation and DNA viruses 

Dr. Dannel McCollum

Molecular Mechanisms which Regulate Cytokinesis 

Dr. Janet Stavnezer

Mechanism and Regulation of Antibody Class Switch Recombination 

Dr. Maria Zapp

Regulation of retroviral and cellular mRNA transport 


Affiliated Faculty


Dr. Mario Stevenson

Pathogenesis of Primate Lentiviruses, Especially HIV 

Follow the instructions on the page in question to apply or get additional information on these openings.