Post Doctoral Fellow
- Employer
- University of Utah School of Medicine
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Salary
- Salary commensurate with experience and training.
- Closing date
- Aug 29, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Virology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc Fellowship
- Organization Type
- Academia
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Virology
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP available in Virology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. NCI/NIH-funded projects focus on the host-pathogen relationship between oncogenic herpesviruses and the host cell.
Particular areas of interest are host restriction of virus reactivation and EBV and KSHV RNA-binding proteins involved in gene regulation. Targeting these proteins to discover novel antiviral compounds is an active area of research (See: Spironolactone blocks Epstein–Barr virus production by inhibiting EBV SM protein function, Verma D, Thompson D and Swaminathan S. PNAS March 29, 2016. 113 (13) 3609-3614). High throughput sequencing, recombinant molecular genetics and proteomics are being used to determine the role of virus proteins in modulating host cell gene expression and conversely, the role of cellular DNA binding proteins on virus reactivation.
Another area of interest is host epigenetic and immunologic methods of controlling EBV and KSHV replication.
Additional projects include investigating the mechanisms by which interferon-induced host proteins inhibit virus replication and oncogenic driver mutations/chromatin modifications in virus-associated lymphomas.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to planning experiments and writing manuscripts and grant applications in addition to carrying out bench research. A PhD or M.D. degree is required and experience in virology is highly desirable. An ability to work in a team environment is also important. If interested, please send CV and names of three references by e-mail to sankar.swaminathan@hsc.utah.edu.
Our laboratory is located in a newly renovated 4,000 square foot Infectious Diseases research facility in the Wintrobe Building at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The University of Utah consistently ranks in the top 25 in the United States for federally funded research in public universities and awards over 2,000 graduate degrees annually.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information, see:
http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html
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