Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Proficiency in one or more of the following: multicolor flow cytometry, primary cell culture, metabolic-flux analysis, confocal microscopy, molecular biology, immunoblotting, functional immune assays, murine models, or omics-based approaches; Familiarity with quantitative data analysis, bioinformatics, or statistical programming; Ability to integrate concepts from metabolism, immunology, and microbial pathogenesis; Interest in developing an independent research direction and pursuing external funding. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong understanding of experimental design, data analysis, and scientific rigor; Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; Strong organizational and time management skills; Willingness to work with murine models, primary human specimens, and BSL-2 bacterial pathogens; Commitment to maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and productive research environment.