Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Job Description for Postdoc Position

The ideal candidate should be in an independent researcher who has the ability to develop innovative ideas and perform experiments to address them. He or she works well in a collaborative environment and demonstrates strong communication skills. Candidates should have research experience in immunology, virology, molecular biology and neuroscience. In addition, candidates should have a strong desire to learn about the areas in which they are not experienced. Expertise in immunological, cell and molecular biological techniques is also expected, along with the ability to collect, analyze and present data. All experiments will be performed in consultation and collaboration with the mentor/supervisor in the lab.

Functions of this postdoctoral position include but are not limited to the following.

• Running experiments and developing, adapting and implementing novel research techniques.
• Attending and presenting data at weekly lab meeting, seminars, journal clubs and domestic/international meetings.
• Assisting the P.I. in the preparation of grant proposals.
• Preparing publications, abstracts and oral/poster presentations.
• Helping maintain equipment.
• Assisting other lab members.

  The minimum requirements for this position include the following skills and experience.

• Completion of a PhD in the area of molecular biology, immunology, neuroscience or virology.
• Willingness and ability to work with human blood and tissue products under BSL2 or BSL2+ conditions.
• Ability to perform basic cell and molecular biology techniques such as cell culture, ELISAs, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting and qRT-PCR.
• Strong desire to learn about and study drugs of abuse, innate immunity, HIV latency and pathogenesis.
• Strong, proactive work ethic and a friendly, cooperative demeanor.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write research papers.