Fellow (Post Doc)

About This Role

The Division of Biology is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Revathi Govind to study cyclic-di-GMP (c-di-GMP) signaling and its role in bacterial virulence. The project will investigate the molecular mechanisms by which c-di-GMP networks control sporulation, toxin production, and biofilm formation in the anaerobic bacterial pathogen Clostridioides difficile, using both biochemical and genetic approaches.

About Us

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University is composed of a dynamic group of tenure-track, research, and instructional faculty, as well as a large number of postdoctoral research associates, graduate students, and support staff. All of these individuals are essential to accomplish the Division of Biology’s mission, to generate and disseminate high-quality biological scientific knowledge through teaching, research, service, and outreach. The research, teaching, and service interests of these individuals, spanning all areas of biological research, teaching and training at the postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate levels, as well as service and outreach contributions to the broader scientific community and the public.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. N/A

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field (completed or near completion)
• Experience with bacterial genetics (creating and screening mutants, various cloning methods, PCR, qRT-PCR, protein expression and purification, RNA-seq and general microbiology techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with bacterial pathogens
• Familiarity with high throughput sequencing and bioinformatics

Additional Role Information:

• Design and execute experiments
• Analyze and interpret data, and contribute to manuscript preparation
• Present findings at lab meetings and scientific conferences
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students as needed

Sponsorship eligibility:

This position is eligible for sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. CV
2. Brief statement of research interests
3. Contact information for three references to rgovind@ksu.edu.

Application Window

Applications close on: September 11, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$56,000