Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Wilkinson lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, is hiring a postdoc to join an ongoing NIH-funded project titled “Social stress, epigenetic and immune function across the bat lifespans.” This project aims to determine if age, reproductive effort or social stress influence immune function and response across the lifespans of males and females from five different species of bats. The postdoc will be responsible for analyzing RNA and DNA methylation sequence data and will assist with sample collection from wild and captive bats.

The postdoc will help plan, conduct, and publish research, contribute to the
professional development of undergraduate and graduate students, and assist with data
dissemination.

Physical Demands:
This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This individual may be working with potential biohazards related to animal exposure (airborne allergens, contact reactions) and may be exposed to animal diseases.

Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in biology or related field is required by the start date of the appointment.

Preferences:
Candidates should have a strong background in bioinformatics, genomics and
evolutionary biology. A track record of excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work well with others is required. Prior experience with analysis of DNA methylation is desirable.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Interested candidates should apply through the University of Maryland job portal. Please feel free to email (wilkinso@umd.edu), with "Post-doctoral position" in the subject line, before applying to ask questions.

This is a one-year appointment with potential for renewal for an additional year.

Required Application Materials:

1) Cover letter describing research interests and motivation
2) CV
3) Names and email addresses for 3 references

Best Consideration Date: 9/18/2026

Posting Close Date: Until Filled

Open Until Filled: Yes

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

CMNS-Biology

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$60,000 - $70,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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Post-Doctoral Associate