A post-doctoral scientist position is available in the Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory (ABBL) at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, MD. As antimicrobial resistance becomes a more significant problem worldwide, the USDA is actively investigating alternative to antibiotics in swine that promote growth performance and disease resistance. The participant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team (microbiology, immunology, physiology, and bioinformatics) to identify and develop alternatives to antimicrobials and test their efficacy in swine utilizing in vivo and in vitro techniques. The participant's specific project will involve identifying and assessing potential alternatives in swine models and in in vitro ti