Postdoctoral Researcher, Egan Lab

PCN 2048

Position Overview

The Egan Lab at Merrimack College is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a growing, externally funded research program in fungal cell biology. The lab studies proteostasis, cytoskeleton regulation, and microtubule-based transport in highly polarized cells using plant and human pathogenic fungi.

The research team uses a combination of molecular genetics and fluorescence-based live-cell imaging to understand how subcellular organization supports polarized growth, stress recovery, and infection-related development. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in quantitative proteomics, biochemistry, and/or bioinformatics, as well as those with a strong interest in live-cell imaging and quantitative cell biology.

The successful candidate will develop independent, hypothesis-driven research while contributing to ongoing projects in the lab. The position includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers, active participation in a collaborative research environment, and a limited teaching component (typically one course per year), offering the opportunity to gain teaching experience while maintaining a strong focus on research. The lab actively supports postdoctoral fellowship applications and provides mentorship in grant writing and career development.

Annual base salary is $64,000, contingent upon experience. This calendar year (12-months) role is fully benefits-eligible.

Merrimack College provides support for a limited range of work visas.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in biological sciences or related field

• Successful candidates will have experience in proteomics and systems biology

• Ability to contribute to a collaborative and student-centered academic community

• Strong verbal/written communication skills are essential

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials through ADP:

1. Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in Merrimack College.

2. Curriculum Vitae.

3. Research statement highlighting current work and future plans.

4. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Note: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. 

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.  

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.