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The mission of the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology is to recruit, train, inspire,
and graduate Doctors of Veterinary Medicine of exemplary knowledge, skill, and character. In
order to maintain the intellectual and professional climate necessary to accomplish this mission,
the department’s faculty will advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and
applied research, inspired mentoring of students (undergraduate, professional, residents, and
graduate), excellence in clinical and diagnostic services, and innovative extension and
engagement activities.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community
whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while
advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. The
College has gained international recognition on the strength of its teaching, research,
engagement, and patient care efforts and is ranked 5th among the nation’s 28 colleges of
veterinary medicine in the current U.S. News & World Report survey.
Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park (RTP), the College
encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three
departments—Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health &
Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are
programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities
for specialization.
The college is committed to practicing inclusivity, making community a priority and promoting
innovation. We embrace effective leadership and we champion personal and professional
growth.

Duties and Responsibilities
A postdoctoral scientist position (1+ years) is available in Prof. Casey Theriot’s group at North
Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU CVM). The successful
applicant will characterize bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae) for their ability to alter bile acids, lipids,
and compete against C. difficile for the same nutrients. The scholar will also bioengineer
bacterial proteins to manipulate bile acid and amino acid metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract.
The Theriot laboratory (https://theriotlab.org) studies how the gut microbiota is able to provide
colonization resistance against enteric pathogens, specifically C. difficile. They seek to define
the mechanisms that provide protection by looking at the dynamics between the gut microbiota,
metabolome, and host using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models. This will aid in the design of
targeted therapeutics against C. difficile, but more importantly the design of precision probiotics
to manipulate the gut microbiota.

Requirements
Applicants are expected to have obtained a PhD in a field related to microbiology, biochemistry,
to have strong computational and communication skills, and to be interested in collaborative 
research. Applicants with a background in bacterial and protein engineering, anaerobic bacterial
physiology, Enterobacteriaceae physiology, and/or microbiology of infectious diseases are
highly encouraged to apply. Experience characterizing bacteria and proteins for biotechnological
applications, mouse models of disease, and knowledge in gut microbiome analysis and other
omics is desirable.
Research efforts will contribute toward publications, presentations and other funding
opportunities. The selected individual will be expected to have effective communication skills,
both with the PI and students within the laboratory, and will be expected to work well
independently and within a team.

If interested please contact:
Dr. Casey M. Theriot
cmtherio at ncsu.edu