Senior Scientist / Postdoctoral position in HIV Molecular Virology
- Employer
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Location
- Novato, California
- Salary
- Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Closing date
- Aug 30, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Virology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc, Postdoc Fellowship, Senior Scientist
- Organization Type
- Non-Profit
POSITION SUMMARY
Senior Scientist/Postdoctoral Position now available in Dr. Eric Verdin’s laboratory at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging (Novato, CA) to study the molecular virology of HIV.
The Verdin lab studies mechanisms of HIV latency in T cells and HIV biology in macrophages/microglia. Current focus areas are the phenotypic characterization of latently infected cells, the identification of novel therapies to interfere with the HIV latent reservoir, and the biology of HIV infection in macrophages and microglia.
QUALIFICATIONS
We welcome highly motivated individuals with a PhD in any area of biomedical sciences to join the Verdin lab. We offer a competitive salary and excellent work environment.
ABOUT US
Our success will ultimately change healthcare. At the Buck, we aim to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations by bringing together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to identify and impede the ways in which we age. We are an independent, nonprofit institution located in Marin County, CA, with the goal of increasing human healthspan, or the healthy years of life. Globally recognized as the pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging—the number one risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes—the Buck seeks to help people live better longer. Learn more at https://buckinstitute.org.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should click the Apply button to complete the online application. Please include both your CV and a document that includes a brief statement of your interests plus the names/contact information for three references. For questions, contact: lhouse@buckinstitute.org.
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