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Postdoctoral Scholar
University of Kentucky College of Medicine Please join our team to work on host-virus interactions with specific focus on the interferon system and respiratory viruses. Please reach out by email if you want to meet during ... ASV and find out more about the positions.
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Postdoctoral Associate
Stony Brook University School of Medicine The Ganti Lab is looking for a talented, enthusiastic scientist to join our group in Fall 2024. We are interested in novel modes of viral propagation between cells and the impact ... of pre-existing immunity on within host viral spread and onward transmission. Please visit our lab website for more details or come find me at any of the networking events at ASV!
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Research Technician
Stony Brook University School of Medicine The Ganti lab is looking for an enthusiastic research tech to join our group in Fall 2024. Please visit our lab website for more details or come find me at ASV!
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Postdoctoral research fellow
Indiana University A postdoc position is available in the Danthi laboratory at Indiana University Bloomington (http://go.iu.edu/reo) to investigate multiple aspects of virus-host interactions. Proje... cts are available to identify and evaluate the importance of novel proviral and antiviral host factors in reovirus infection and host responses. Interested? Reach out by email or find me at the conference!
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Postdoc at UPENN in Susan Weiss’ coronavirus lab
university of pennsylvania perelman school of medicine Conduct research on human and murine coronaviruses. Focus on host virus interactions including activation and antagonism of interferon response and related pathways; we use patien... t derived primary nasal epithelial cell cultures; also MERS-CoV spillover
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Postdoc at WSU in Michael Letko’s novel coronavirus lab ($62-69k/yr)
Washington State University Post-doctoral fellow
Help us explore the world’s coronaviruses – we have developed some exciting new tools and have too many questions to answer! Let’s discover something n... ew and use it to start your next step!
Project goals 1. Screen and characterize currently circulating coroanviruses for zoonotic properties including cell entry and evasion of adaptive immune responses
2. Work with machine-learning model experts to extrapolate larger trends from laboratory data.
3. Work with structural and therapeutic development experts to model crucial viral-host interfaces, optimize vaccine antigens and test antiviral interventions
Postdoc at Mayo Clinic in Kareem Mohni's Herpesvirus lab
Mayo Clinic The focus of the Mohni lab is to understand the molecular basis of virus-host interactions in Herpesvirus DNA replication and restriction. The project will also involve a variety ... of molecular biology, cell biology, tissue culture, proteomics, and biochemical approaches. Many projects available. Fully funded!
Link:https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/mohni-kareem-n-ph-d/bio-20476089See More >>
Postdoctoral Associate in Mohsan Saeed’s lab
Boston University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University, NEIDL
Dr. Mohsan Saeed’s laboratory at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is seeking... a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate for a project on the interplay between proteases and antiviral immunity. The candidate will investigate the molecular details of how flaviviruses use their proteases to shape antiviral defense mechanisms in humans and mosquitoes. The work will employ an advanced proteomics approach, stem cell-derived models of virus infection and modern molecular biology techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9, proximity-labeling analysis, single-cell RNA sequencing, and high-resolution cell imaging. The strong conceptual and technological foundation of the proposed project presents a solid platform for several high-quality publications.
The candidate will benefit from: • The high-tech facilities and an extremely resourceful environment of the NEIDL (https://www.bu.edu/neidl/) • Saeed lab’s ongoing collaborations with Harvard Medical School, MIT, Broad Institute, and Boston University School of Medicine • Saeed lab’s close partnerships with Boston University’s Center for Regenerative Medicine (https://www.bu.edu/dbin/stemcells/) and Center for Network Systems Biology (https://cnsb.bu.edu/home-page/) • NEIDL’s extraordinary seminar series featuring world-renowned experts in virology, emerging infectious diseases, and immunology • A large number of outstanding benefit programs offered by the Boston University (www.bu.edu/benefits) • A highly rich academic environment of the city of Boston.
The ideal candidate should have a recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in molecular biology, extensive experience with viruses (ideally flaviviruses) and innate immunity, first-author publications in peer reviewed journals, strong communication and analytical abilities, and enthusiasm for basic science research.
Indiana University Postdoc position is available in the Choi laboratory at Indiana University. We study RNA virus replication mechanisms using structural biology and biochemistry tools. In particu... lar, we are interested in how viral RNA structure mediates viral replication processes.
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School The New Center for Virus-Host-Innate Immunity (CVHII) at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), Newark, is seeking to recruit tenure-track faculty at an academic rank of Assist... ant, Associate or Full Professor with an MD, PhD, DVM or equivalent degree. The preferred areas of Virology research include: i) basic and molecular virology, ii) Virus-host interactions and iii) Molecular mechanisms of innate immunity in the context of Virus infection. The successful candidate should be highly productive with an established record of extramural funding or the potential to establish robust research programs in one or more of the above areas. The successful applicant should be open to take part in collaborative studies with other investigators studying the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and Immunology, and to teach and mentor graduate students. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience; excellent benefits and highly competitive startup packages are offered. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a CV, and a statement of Research Interests, to Dr Ricardo Rajsbaum (director of CVHII). email: ricardo.rajsbaum@rutgers.edu
Dr Ricardo Rajsbaum will attend ASV and can meet with interested applicants.
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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School The laboratory of Dr. Ricardo Rajsbaum at the Center for Virus-Host-Innate Immunity (CVHII), Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS, Newark), is looking for highly motivated post... doctoral fellows. Multiple projects are available to investigate virus-host interactions, innate immunity, antagonism of viral infection, and the role of cellular and viral ubiquitination and other post-translational modifications in innate immune signaling and virus replication. The projects are highly collaborative and include studies on multiple viruses, especially, Influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, and Ebola virus. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and should have experience in immunology, virology and molecular biology, with preference given to those with experience in ubiquitination and innate immunity. BSL3 biocontainment experience would be a plus. Positions are available, starting immediately. To apply, send your curriculum vitae and a cover letter with a statement of research including technical experience. In the cover letter please explain in detail why you think this lab would be a good match for you. Send your application by e-mail to Dr. Ricardo Rajsbaum at: ricardo.rajsbaum@rutgers.edu
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Research Technician
Center for Predictive Medicine (CPM) As a valued member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in conducting experiments that pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries. From cell culture work to molecular biology ... assays, you’ll have the chance to refine your skills and broaden your knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment. Whether you’re working with laboratory animals or diving into the latest research literature, each day will present fresh challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hillman Cancer Center Postdoctoral Positions at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center The Lab of Dr. Shou-Jiang (SJ) Gao in the Cancer Virology Program (CVP) at Hillman Cancer Center is recruiting newly gr... aduated, innovative, highly independent and motivated candidates with molecular and cellular biology background to fill in numerous Postdoctoral Positions. The Gao’s lab primarily studies oncogenic Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) and its associated cancers. The lab has developed numerous infection models and used them to study the mechanisms of KSHV infection, replication, establishment of latency and induction of cancer. These works lead to delineations of KSHV reprogramming of epigenome and epitranscriptome, rewiring of cellular metabolic pathways, evasion of innate immunity, and identification of novel therapeutic targets and agents. The lab has enjoyed a long history of collaboration with computational biologists, particularly Dr. Yufei Huang, who is also in CVP, developing novel systems approaches for dissecting complex biological questions, including novel analytic tools for spatially-resolved single cell transcriptomics. Recent works have identified arginine sensor CASTOR1 as a novel tumor suppressor, which regulates both tumor and immune cells. Ongoing works are examining the functions of CASTOR1 in other types of cancer including lung cancer and HPV-associated cancers, and innate and adaptive immunity in models of colitis and colon cancer. Applicants should have an excellent track-record with peer-reviewed publications, and a PhD or MD degree with relevant experiences. Please send CV and references to Dr. SJ Gao via e-mail at gaos8@UPMC.edu.
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Postdoctoral fellow/research associate
University of Texas Medical Brnach The fellow will be heavily involved in research of non-coding RNAs in viral infection and neurodegenerative diseases. The individual will be helping PI to train graduate students ... , analyze data for manuscript preparation, grant application and report, conference presentations. The candidate who has experience in molecular biology , gene editing , high-throughput seq data analysis, ipsc culture and ipsc based cell and tissue development, and neurodegenerative disease related assays will be preferred . The lab is currently funded by NIH, ALA, and TARCC. The Individual who has clinical research experience and patient recruitment are also welcome to contact us. We will have a clinical research coordinator position open soon too. Thanks!
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Postdoctoral Position in Mucosal Immunology of Respiratory Viruses
NIH/NIAID We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic new lab focused on the mucosal immunology of respiratory viruses, starting at the end of the year. Ou... r research aims to understand the immune responses at mucosal surfaces, particularly in the context of respiratory viral infections. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to BSL4 containment, providing a unique environment for studying high-consequence pathogens.
Responsibilities - Conduct research on mucosal immune responses to respiratory viruses - Utilize advanced techniques in immunology and virology to investigate the mechanisms of immune response and protection. - Analyze and interpret data, prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals, and present findings at national and international conferences. - Mentor and train junior lab members.
Qualifications - Ph.D. in immunology, virology, or a related field. - Strong background in immunology and virology, with experience in mucosal immunology preferred. - Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and a track record of scientific publications. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. - Experience working in BSL3 or BSL4 containment is highly desirable but not required; training will be provided.
Environment Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) is a premier biomedical research facility known for its focus on infectious diseases and immunology. Situated in Hamilton, Montana, RML offers a collaborative and supportive research environment with access to advanced technologies and resources.
Interested candidates should email neeltje.vandoremalen@nih.gov with the subject line “Postdoctoral Application - Mucosal Immunology.”
Seeking virologists interested in the nexus of human microphysiological models, virology, multiomics and artificial intelligence
Wake Forest University Health Sciences The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) at the Wake Forest School of Medicine is seeking at least two post-doctoral fellows and two technicians with demonstrat... ed experience in virology to support research into virus-host responses in three-dimensional human microphysiological models of upper airway, skin and oral mucosa. Human tissue models will be challenged with a wide range of respiratory and dermatotropic viruses, including various strains of dengue, vaccinia, mpox, influenza, RSV, parainfluenza and adenovirus. Biochemical, molecular and multiomic responses to infection will be quantified using methods designed for complex tissue models. Host responses to different viral doses will be evaluated and compared over time using traditional bioinformatic approaches. In collaboration with the Wake Forest Center for Artificial Intelligence, these data will be applied to AI/ML models to identify predictive markers of virus infection and pathogenicity. This project is a collaboration among 8 research teams at Wake Forest School of Medicine, including faculty in WFIRM, Dept of Microbiology, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Center for Precision Medicine.
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Assistant/Associate Professor
Wake Forest School of Medicine The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Wake Forest School of Medicine invites applications to fill two tenure track faculty positions with individuals studying viral pat... hogens relevant to human disease. We are particularly seeking individuals studying interactions between viruses and the microbiota, BSL-3 pathogens, and viruses harnessed for therapeutic applications such as oncolytic viruses, gene therapy, and vaccine vectors. The department is highly committed to promoting diversity across trainees, staff, and faculty.
Candidates should hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree and have a current appointment as a postdoctoral investigator or an established Assistant or Associate Professor. In addition to maintaining a robust internationally recognized research program, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to departmental teaching and mentoring of graduate students and to support an inclusive culture that welcomes diversity of experience and thought. Start-up package, laboratory space, salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology has a highly collaborative, research intensive faculty that crosses the disciplines of immunology, virology, bacteriology, and cancer. Additional (somewhat dated) information is available at the associated link. Wake Forest School of Medicine offers a dynamic environment for cutting edge multidisciplinary research. Collaborative opportunities with other research entities include an NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), the Sticht Center on Aging, the Center for Human Genomics, the Center for Vaccines at the Extremes of Aging, and the WFU Primate facility.
Graduate Research Assistant-Molecular Plant Virology
Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia The University of Georgia’s Department of Plant Pathology (plantpath.caes.uga.edu) is seeking a candidate to pursue Ph.D. studies in Molecular Plant Virology starting in Spring... Semester (January) or summer semester (May or June) 2025. The successful candidate will focus on the study of host resistance to viruses and improving host resistance through genome editing, with an emphasis on emerging viruses such as cotton leafroll dwarf virus in cotton. The student will investigate virus pathogenicity, virus-host interactions, and plant innate immunity through a systems biology approach, such as integrating biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics at the cellular, tissue, or organism level. The student will have the opportunity to interact with growers and producers, contribute to teaching graduate courses in plant pathology, and assist in the preparation of grant proposals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Plant Science, or related field. International Students must demonstrate English proficiency. The minimum TOEFL score requirement is an overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing,and the minimum IELTS score requirement is an overall bandwidth of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0. The GRE is not required for admission into M.Sc. or Ph.D. programs in Plant Pathology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Plant Pathology, Plant Virology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or a related field. Experience with advanced microscopes and/or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants should provide a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) Professional References to Dr. Yongduo Sun (sunyongduo123@gmail.com).
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Post-Doc Whelan lab
Whelan lab, Washington University We are recruiting motivated, innovative post-doctoral scientists to study molecular mechanisms of viral entry, replication and pathogenesis. We study the entry pathways of envelo... ped viruses defining the host molecules that are required, and the mechanism of action of inhibitors that block entry including antibodies. We also are structurally defining the replication machinery of nonsegmented negative-strand RNA viruses at each step of RNA synthesis. We are located at Washington University in St Louis, which is a highly interactive and collaborative community in a charming and affordable city. We have state of the art facilities including advanced bio containment, live cell microscopy and cryo-EM. Please email for further details or to set up a meeting.
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Assistant professor position in Virology
University of Florida We are looking for a new colleague in the department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology We are particularly interested in RNA viruses ( but not limited too) Contact me ... via the app if you want to have a chat during the meeting
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Research Technician III
Vyriad Inc. Are you passionate about viruses and thrive in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment? If working in targeted virotherapeutics sounds appealing to you, and you have experience i... n virology techniques and mammalian tissue culture, we invite you to apply for our Research Technician position. For more details, please visit https://vyriad.com/jobs/research-technician/ Link:https://vyriad.com/jobs/research-technician/See More >>
Postdoc position to study host immunity and pathogenesis of neurotropic RNA viruses
University of Texas Medical Branch The laboratory of Dr. Tian Wang in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is recruiting Postdoc researchers. The laborato... ry is primarily focused on vaccine development as well as understanding host immunity and the pathogenesis of emerging and re-emerging mosquito-borne RNA viruses and respiratory viruses in animal and human cell culture models. UTMB is located on Galveston Island, about 50 miles south of Houston, TX. UTMB has many highly collaborative research centers and institutes, including vaccine development, tropical diseases, biodefense and emerging infectious diseases. Its state-of-the-art core facilities include the Galveston National Laboratory with excellent infrastructure to conduct research at BSL2, -3 and -4 on diverse animal models of infectious diseases, as well as arthropod containment facilities to study vector-borne diseases. The preferred candidate should hold either a PhD, or MD degree or equivalent degree, with a demonstrable publication record in virology, and/or immunology and animal model (mouse) studies. The candidate should be highly motivated and has good communication and organizational skills. To apply the position, please send CV and referee information to Dr. Tian Wang (Email: ti1wang@utmb.edu).
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Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Rochester - Microbiology and Immunology The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC, Rochester, NY) is recruiting a junior level tenure-track faculty member to complement current strong research programs in the are... a of Microbiology & Immunology. We are seeking an outstanding researcher who will establish an innovative research program within areas of potential research focus that may include, but are not limited to, bacterial pathogenesis, ESKAPE pathogens, host-microbiome interactions in human health and disease, CRISPR-Cas systems and bacterial immunity, and novel antimicrobial and vaccine development.
Microbiology and Immunology at URMC has a strong legacy of foundational and translational research, with many successful collaborations already established among our current faculty and a number of other departments and centers throughout the medical center and university. Microbiology and Immunology represents a major pillar of the URMC Strategic Plan, and we are committed to further strengthening this critically important research area.
We seek energetic and creative scientists to join this highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research community. Qualified candidates should have a successful research background in a relevant discipline, and a PhD, MD or equivalent degree. The selected candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program, engage in collaborative research, and participate in undergraduate, graduate, and medical student education. Candidates with a strong record of accomplishments should apply by submitting a single PDF containing a cover letter; curriculum vitae; contact information for 3 references; statement of current research and future plans; and a statement on diversity and inclusion to: Daisy_Bird@urmc.rochester.
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Postdoctoral positions in the laboratory of Dr. Akira Ono at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Akira Ono at the University of Michigan Medical School. We are interested in how enveloped viruses, in particular HIV... -1 and influenza A virus, utilize and/or are regulated by cellular structures during virus assembly, exit, cell-to-cell spread, and entry. Our current interests include, but not limited to, 1) Trafficking of viral proteins and RNA to the sites of assembly, 2) The anti- and pro-viral roles of virus-incorporated host trans-membrane proteins in virus spread, 3) the mechansims of host trans-membrane protein incorporation into progeny virions, and 4) relationships between macropinocytosis and virus infection. If you are interested, please send me an email to set up a short meeting.
Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals for post-doctoral positions in the laboratory of Christine O’Connor, PhD in the Department of Infection Biology at the... Cleveland Clinic. Research topics include: 1) understanding altered host cell signaling during cytomegalovirus (CMV) latency and reactivation; 2) the function(s) of the CMV-encoded G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) during infection; 3) host-pathogen interactions during CMV infection and disease.
Ideal candidates have: • a PhD and/or MD in microbiology, virology, immunology, molecular/cell biology, or related field. • extensive experience in tissue culture and molecular/cellular biology techniques (e.g. RNA/DNA manipulation, cloning, protein analyses). Virology background is not required, but is preferred. • demonstrated ability to be highly motivated and organized, detail-oriented, a critical thinker, and able to work independently as well as in teams. • exceptional laboratory, analytical, and communication skills (both oral and written).
Key responsibilities include: • planning, organizing, performing, and monitoring daily activities related to the project protocols and goals. • preparing, collecting, and maintaining required research project documentation and data. • leading, assisting, and contributing to the preparation of internal and external presentations, reports, and manuscript publications. • participating and presenting in lab meetings, as well as departmental and institute seminars.
Interested candidates should reach out by email or the app to meet while we’re here at ASV! Or, submit a current CV, description of past research experience and accomplishments, summary of current and future research interests, as well as the names and contact information of 3 referees to: Christine O’Connor, email: oconnoc6@ccf.org Link:
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Research Associate
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences A Research Associate position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Jia Liu at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (https://medicine.uams.edu/mbim/faculty/... primary/jia-liu-ph-d/). We are a world-class poxvirology lab studying how virus-host interactions impact immune responses. We are seeking a highly motivated cell biologist, immunologist, or virologist, who also has expertise using immunology techniques and is interested in investigating host cellular and immune responses to viral infections. We are looking for a team player that is excited about studying host-virus interactions and has good communication skills. Experience in molecular biology and cell biology is required; other desirable experience includes being proficient with fluorescent microscope, and proteomics.
Qualifications and desired skills A recent degree (no more than 2 years) of Ph.D, D.V.M, or M.D is preferred. Successful candidates should be highly motivated, pay attention to detail, and have good communication skills using English, which include data organization, troubleshooting, and data interpretation. A successful applicant is eager to learn and can work with others. The applicant must be able to design, conduct, and trouble-shoot experiments independently using the scientific approaches. Routine work conducted in Liu lab include RT-PCR/RT-PCR array, RNAseq, Western Blot, proteomics, flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular biology related experiments (e.g., cloning), confocal microscopy, mutagenesis.
To apply, please email 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of 3 references, as PDF or word documents to: jliu4@uams.edu
About UAMS The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers a wide variety of benefits to eligible employees and their families to provide a substantial benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance, retirement program, and vacation and sick leave.
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Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate
Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center Position available in Dr. Michaela Gack's lab at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida! Research at the exciting interface of innate/intrinsic immunity and viral infection (several RNA ... viruses and HSV-1; interferon responses, TRIM proteins, viral evasion) and working with a supportive and interdisciplinary team.
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Post-doctoral Fellow Position in Virus-Host Interactions
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Don Gammon, in the Department of Microbiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study virus-host in... teractions. The Gammon laboratory develops and utilizes invertebrate and vertebrate host model systems to study virus-host interplay. The ultimate goal of the lab is to uncover novel, evolutionarily conserved host antiviral defense mechanisms and viral immune evasion strategies. The lab uses a combination of cell biological, molecular, biochemical, and genomic approaches to mechanistically interrogate virus-host interactions.
The Department of Microbiology at UT Southwestern is one of the premier medical microbiology departments in the United States and currently offers post-doctoral fellowships through NIH-funded T32 grant programs. As an institution, UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked within the top 3 institutions in the world for publishing high-impact scientific research, according to the 2023 Nature Index Annual Tables. Therefore, post-doctoral fellows will have an outstanding scientific environment to train in.
Required qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and not have held an earlier postdoctoral position for more than two years. At least two years of experience with cell culture as a graduate student and/or early stage post-doctoral fellow is required. Experience mentoring students/trainees and strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Research Assistant/Associate A research assistant/associate position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Jia Liu at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science... s (https://medicine.uams.edu/mbim/faculty/primary/jia-liu-ph-d/). We are a world-class poxvirology lab studying how virus-host interactions impact immune responses. We are seeking a scientist with background in cell biology, immunology, or virology. We are looking for a team player that has excellent organization and time management skills. Experience in molecular biology and cell biology (e.g., mammalian cell culture, cloning, PCR, and Western blot, etc) is required; other desirable experience includes being proficient with fluorescent microscope, proteomics, and flow cytometry. Qualifications and desired skills More than 3 years relevant experience for B.S., with a M.S. degree and relevant experience, or Ph.D. in related field is required. Salary is negotiable based on education and research experience. Successful candidates should be highly organized in task and time management, able to learn new techniques, pay attention to detail, and be familiar with software such as Photoshop and Word/Excel. A successful applicant has good communication skills to help with student training, and to work with offices of procurement, biosafety, and IACUC for routine lab operation. The applicant must also be able to conduct and trouble-shoot experiments using scientific approaches. Ten percent of effort will be to manage the lab including ordering, equipment maintenance, and organizing inventory. To apply, please email 1) a cover letter briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of 3 references, as PDF or word documents to: jliu4@uams.edu. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers a wide variety of benefits to eligible employees and their families to provide a substantial benefits package.
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PhD-level GS Senior Scientist at CDC
CDC We are seeking a highly motivated PhD-level scientist to join the Picornavirus Laboratory at the Division of Viral Diseases in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The ... position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team. As the leading picornavirus reference laboratory in the US, the position will have the opportunity to understand and investigate enterovirus outbreaks and circulation in the US and around the world.
Qualifications and desired skills
The PhD-level applicants should have a strong background in sequence and phylogenetic analysis, molecular assay design and implementation, and scientific writing. Additional expertise in NGS, bioinformatics, clinical virology, and ELIMS are not required but desirable.
Responsibility
Conduct research activities related to picornavirus molecular surveillance, and coordinate with team members on work plans
Follow sound laboratory practice to address new research questions, while complying with CDC policies and scientific integrity
Analyze and synthesize research; turn study results into written manuscripts and oral presentations
Compensation
The GS-13 equivalent level job will come with federal-employee-level health and dental insurance, retirement programs, and vacation and sick leave. The job is expected to be filled around August but the actual timing might differ due to administrative processes.
Location
The Picornavirus Laboratory is located in the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
Contact
Interested persons please email a cover letter detailing education, skills, and published manuscripts to the Picornavirus lab Team Lead, Terry Fei Fan Ng at ylz9@cdc.gov. To learn more about the position, you are welcome to talk with me during the ASV conference – I am likely to be sitting near the far right corner in major talks.
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Virology (coming soon)
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School The Department of Microbiology and Physiological Systems at the UMass Chan Medical School plans to seek applicants for tenured or tenure track faculty positions. Our faculty... are committed to tackling significant questions broadly related to virology, microbiology, and infectious disease. In this new period of growth, we are placing special emphasis integrative approaches that capitalize on our already diverse expertise in basic virology, immunological interactions with pathogenic and commensal microbes, and the pathophysiology of disease. More information about the department can be found on our website www.umassmed.edu/maps. We will be searching for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals, committed to diversity, creativity, and collaboration.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
UMass Chan has highly interactive and engaging academic and clinical communities. Virology is well represented across several departments with the Immunology and Microbiology graduate student Program (IMP) serving as a nexus for interaction. Departmental resources and institutional core facilities include well-equipped biosafety level 3 labs, state of the art light microscopy and flow cytometry, world class cryo-electron microscopy, small molecule screening, mass spectrometry, genomics/bioinformatics, transgenic/knockout services, AAV and viral vector manufacturing services, and metabolic phenotyping. More information about core facilities on campus may be found online (www.umassmed.edu/research/cores).
HDT Bio HDT Bio is hiring! We will (soon) be posting job ads for 1 Postdoctoral Scientist and 4 Research Associates to work under our Director of Virology on our vaccines against numerous... viral pathogens. Follow us on LinkedIn to see job ads and easy apply! Come join us in sunny Seattle, WA! Or visit me tonight (Tuesday) at my poster (P17-40) or email me to learn more!
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PhD position to study mycoviruses
University of Saskatchewan Are you interested in doing PhD on mycoviruses?
The Prager lab at the University of Saskatchewan (www.pragerlab.ca) is looking to recruit a PhD student to study my... coviruses presence in the plant pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. The candidate is expected to collect Sclerotinia from fields, extract nucleic acid, perform next generation sequencing from samples and analyze the data for the presence of known and novel viruses.
A qualified candidate must have already received an MSc in a relevant field prior to start. The candidate is expected to have the skills required to work in a molecular biology lab and have knowledge of bioinformatics.
Dr. Prager supervises graduate students in either the Department of Plant Sciences or Department of Biology graduate programs.
This is a fully funded position with a guaranteed stipend.
Emory University The Neufeldt lab at Emory University is looking for a motivated postdoctoral fellow who is enthusiastic about pursuing research projects focused on positive-strand RNA virus inter... actions with host cells. Work in our group combines advanced imaging and molecular techniques to determine how virus infection reorganizes host cells to facilitate infection and avoid host detection. At Emory we are part of an active and collaborative virology community. Contact me if you are interested.
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Postdoctoral Scholar
University of Kentucky Brien lab Viral Immunology laboratory Our NIH-funded laboratory is seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to study the immunological response and pathogenesis of viral infections. ... Laboratory studies are focused on the understanding of the antigen specific B cell response to infection and vaccination and how this B cell response is reflected in the polyclonal antibody response. Our laboratory uses in vitro and in vivo approaches to understand infection and disease. Techniques include cloning and molecular biology, biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, flow cytometry, transcriptomics, and mouse models of infection. Experience in one or more of these techniques and areas is strongly preferred. You will be provided with the mentorship and resources to be successful.
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Postdoc Position - Viral Immunology
Harris Lab - UC Berkeley SPH This postdoctoral position involves investigating the antibody and B cell response, dynamics, and repertoire in natural human dengue (DENV) and Zika virus (ZIKV) infections as par... t of long-term longitudinal pediatric cohort and hospital-based studies of dengue and Zika in Nicaragua. For example, we have observed asymmetries in protection and enhancement based on the sequence of infection with different DENV serotypes and ZIKV, and we seek to explain these phenomena by analyzing the antibody repertoire in samples collected after different infection sequences as well as in relation to the virion structure of the subsequent infecting virus. This also involves analysis of B cell receptor (BCR) sequences to evaluate antiviral immune responses across distinct exposure histories. Another related project addresses mechanistic analysis of antibody Fc characteristics and effector function, such as complement-mediated virolysis, as immune correlates of protection against DENV disease. The position may also involve assessment of the protective capacity of human monoclonal antibodies in murine models of DENV infection and disease. Overall, these studies involve collaborative investigations in the context of a Program Project on mechanisms of protective and potentially pathogenic flavivirus immunity in human populations.
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Postdoc Position - Viral pathogenesis
Harris Lab - UC Berkeley SPH We have found that the DENV nonstructural protein 1 (NS1) protein acts as viral “toxin”, inducing both permeability in human endothelial cell monolayers and vas cular leak in vivo... , which can be prevented by polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies and vaccination with recom binant NS1. We demonstrated that NS1 proteins from dengue, Zika, West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses selectively bind to and alter the permeability of human endothelial cell monolayers derived from different human tissues in vitro and cause vascular leakage upon inoculation into mice in a tissue-dependent manner, reflecting the pathophysiology of each flavivirus. Recent evidence also indicates that these different flavivirus NS1 proteins may modulate virus dissemination into particular tissues, leading to pathogenesis and disease. We are now identifying the molecular determinants on NS1 and host proteins responsible for these pathogenic processes. We have also shown that Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) glycoprotein GP38 and SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can act as viral toxins to induce endothelial hyperpermeability, vascular leak, and virus dissemination, and we are actively investigating the mechanism of GP38. This postdoctoral position involves investigating the role of flavivirus NS1 proteins in pathogenesis using in vitro systems (human endothelial cells) and in vivo (mouse) models. The project entails investigating the viral and host determinants of NS1 tissue tropism, including the identification of NS1 motifs and host proteins that confer tissue specificity, and studying mechanisms that mediate the tropism of flavivirus NS1-induced endothelial permeability, vascular leak, and virus dissemination. Further, the postdoc will support the investigation of the role of GP38 in CCHFV infection, disease and vaccine design through a combination of in vitro and in vivo approaches.
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Research Assistant in Emerging Zoonotic virus lab
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences A research assistant/technician position is available in Dr. Eric Laing’s lab (https://www.usuhs.edu/profile/eric-laing-phd) in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at th... e Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. We do serological surveillance and medical countermeasure development for emerging zoonotic viruses, primarily filoviruses and henipaviruses. We are looking for an individual to hit the ground running in assisting with reagent preparation and distribution for protein-based antibody detection of previous viral infection in wildlife as well as someone to assist with basic molecular virology techniques such as western blots, tissue culture, microscopy, etc. and day-to-day lab management
Desired qualifications include: - Strong knowledge of and experience with immunological laboratory techniques, specifically protein-based antibody detection techniques such as ELISA, western blots, and co-immunoprecipitation
- Minimum 1 year experience in laboratory research, preferably with a focus on virology and immunology. Including experience from independent undergraduate research and summer research programs
- Ability to follow detailed instruction and be attentive to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Work both independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
The individual will be working primarily with the PhD students and staff scientist in the lab. We are a highly motivated, productive lab, with many opportunities to foster knowledge and co-author manuscripts in the fields of wildlife and interface biosurveillance, epidemiology, molecular virology, and antiviral/antibody countermeasure development.
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Short-term, Part-time Virology Methods Consultant
SecureBio Summary: We are researchers at a non-profit looking for scientists with wet-lab virology experience, and we’re especially interested in working with grad students and postdocs. We... want you to do some short-term consulting for a research project on the usefulness of AI tools for troubleshooting lab work.
Who we are: We are scientists at SecureBio, a non-profit that is working to measure and minimize the risks of new pandemics. This project is aimed at assessing whether emerging AI assistants are capable of providing useful assistance in molecular biology and virology lab work.
Who we are looking for: Anyone who has a PhD or is currently pursuing one and who has hands-on wet-lab work with viruses. You can be international or US-based.
Time + place + compensation: This is asynchronous, remote work. It will be done in collaboration with biologists who are working on this project full-time. We want your expert on helping us to assess the accuracy of lab troubleshooting tasks. You will be paid on a per-task basis, typically results in $80–$150 per hour.
To sign-up directly, please contact lab-mm@securebio.org with the subject line “Consultant Interest”.
Or if you would like to learn more in person, you can meet up with Seth Donoughe (seth@securebio.org), who is here at the conference. See More >>
Research Associate (Postdoc) in Structural Virology
University of Wisconsin Postdoctoral position available in the Kirchdoerfer. We use biochemistry and cryoEM to examine entry and replication of RNA viruses. We are especially interested in postdoctoral a... pplicants with strong quantitative or computer skills.
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Postdoctoral Associate
Viral Immunology
BU NEIDL
Sullivan Lab Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University, NEIDL
The candidate will benefit from: • The high-tech facilities and an rich scientific environment of the NEIDL (https://ww... w.bu.edu/neidl/) •Local collaborations with Harvard Medical School, MIT, Broad Institute, Ragon Institute, Boston University School of Medicine and numerous biopharma companies • Close collaborations with Boston University’s Center for Regenerative Medicine (https://www.bu.edu/dbin/stemcells/) and Center for Network Systems Biology (https://cnsb.bu.edu/home-page/) • NEIDL’s extraordinary seminar series featuring world-renowned experts in virology, emerging infectious diseases, and immunology • A large number of outstanding benefit programs offered by the Boston University (www.bu.edu/benefits) • A highly rich scientific ecosystem of the city of Boston
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Research assistant
Gladstone Institutes You will focus on mapping protein interactions and perturbations in signaling networks upon virus infection. This role is an excellent opportunity to learn a number of valuable, c... utting-edge techniques in cell biology and proteomics while working with a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team. Responsibilties will include generating cell lines expressing affinity tagged viral proteins, affinity purification and sample preparation for mass spectrometry analysis. You will learn and apply different cellular, molecular and virological-based assays to validate these findings under BSL2 conditions. Our ideal applicant is a problem solver with a positive attitude, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn and implement methodology efficiently. Education/Skills Experience Required: Master’s degree with 0-4 years of work experience in biological sciences or an appropriate scientific field. • Experience in mammalian cell culture • Experience with molecular biology techniques cloning, PCR, and western blotting. • Experience with statistical data analysis. • Able to work independently and meet deadlines; recognize and resolve problems while maintaining a high level of organization. Preferred skills: • Experience generating stable cell lines and characterizing them. • Experience with transfection or viral transduction. • Experience with affinity purifications of proteins. • Experience in preparation of samples for mass spectrometric analysis. • Experience with managing large datasets and/or databases.
Research Assistant - Virology & Gene Editing (Krogan lab, UCSF)
UCSF Your work will focus on mapping protein interactions and pathways involved in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and latency. This role is an excellent opportunity to le... arn several valuable, cutting-edge techniques in molecular biology, virology, CRISPR gene-editing as well as proteomics while working with a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team. You will learn and apply different cellular, molecular, and biochemical assays to validate these findings. The candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and implement new protocols for gene-editing.
Working as part of the infectious biology group in the Krogan lab, you will express affinity-tagged proteins of interest, perform affinity purifications, and proximity labeling of proteins and their interactors for mass spectrometry analysis to study protein-protein interactions. Additional major responsibilities will include the preparation, sequencing, and analysis of next-generation sequencing libraries to support CRISPR screening experiments. Further responsibilities will consist of isolation and culture of primary human immune cells, as well as functional analysis of engineered cells via Sanger sequencing and flow cytometry. The projects will also involve the purification of infectious HIV and infection of T cells with HIV in a biosafety level-3 facility. Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Required Qualifications: a master’s degree or a bachelor's degree with three or more years of research experience. Experience in the essential molecular biology techniques of molecular cloning, PCR, and western blotting. Experience in cell/tissue culture. Able to work independently and meet deadlines; recognize and resolve problems while maintaining a high level of organization. Willingness to work with infectious HIV in a BSL-3 facility
NEILDL, Boston University We are looking for a highly motivated and well trained individual in performing infectious diseases and immunology research. Some work will occur in high and maximum containmen... t (BSL3 and BSL4).
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Post-Doctoral Fellow in Structural Biology for Viral Entry, Vaccine, and Antibody Development
UTHealth Houston We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team at UTHealth Houston. Our lab focuses on the viral entry mechanisms and immune recognition by protective antibodies of eme... rging zoonotic viruses. We aim to develop vaccines and antibody therapeutics through structural and functional studies, as well as structure-based design. We use various techniques, including electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, viral neutralization, and antibody identification, to understand these processes and develop new treatments.
Position Requirements: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Solid background or keen interest in structural biology, with a passion for applying knowledge to the development of vaccines and antibody therapeutics. Experience in antibody isolation or membrane/secreted protein purification is encouraged. - Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Enthusiasm for collaborative research and innovative approaches in structural biology.
Postdoc-Washington University St. Louis, Picobirnaviruses are RNA phages
Washington University in St. Louis Postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. David Wang at Washington University in St. Louis. RNA bacteriophages have been largely ignored by the scientific community and... little is known about their diversity, their hosts, their impact on the microbiome, how they are sensed or how bacteria defend against them. We discovered a massive expansion of novel RNA bacteriophage in virome studies (e.g. Krishnamurthy et al, PLOS Biology 2016). In addition, we hypothesize that a taxon of viruses commonly found in enteric viromes, the picobirnaviruses, are actually the 3rd known family of RNA bacteriophages (Krishnamurthy et al, Virology 2018) rather than eukaryotic viruses. Our recent studies (Gan and Wang, PNAS 2023) determined that picobirnaviruses encode proteins that can lyse bacteria, an essential step in bacteriophage life cycles. The foci of this position include identification of the bacterial hosts, culturing of novel RNA phages such as Picobirnaviruses, characterization of lysis mechanisms, defining the impact of RNA phage on the microbiome and identifying bacterial defense systems against RNA phage.
Please send CV, brief statement of interests, and contact information for 3 references to davewang@wustl.edu. See More >>
Postdoctoral Researchers in Minneapolis, Minnesota
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Postdoctoral researchers are being sought to investigate virus-host cell interactions of human retroviruses by use of state-of-the-art correlative quantitative fluorescence and cr... yogenic-electron microscopy in the lab of Dr. Louis Mansky, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (http://www.manskylab.org). Postdoctoral scientists will acquire extensive training and experience in quantitative fluorescence and cryo-EM/ET, and will join a strongly interactive, collaborative and collegial research environment. Minneapolis is a dynamic and progressive city with outstanding cultural attractions and a high standard of living.
The Institute for Molecular Virology (IMV) serves as the nexus for the virology research community at the University of Minnesota and provides an outstanding research environment for postdoctoral study. For more info, see: https://www.virology.umn.edu
A robust career development program will be individually crafted for each postdoctoral fellow, which will emphasize not only research excellence, but also acquiring excellence in other skill sets to enhance successful job placement following the completion of their postdoctoral studies. An Individualized Development Plan (IDP) will be utilized to help chart progress and celebrate achievements. A key objective is to ensure that postdoctoral scientists are well prepared to compete in the job market.
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Post-Doctoral Fellow to develop a novel Bacteriophage T4-inspired Stem Cell Gene Therapy Technology
Catholic University of America We are looking for creative and tenacious individuals interested in establishing a potentially transformative phage-engineered gene therapy technology to join a team at the Bacter... iophage Medical Research Center, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
We are designing a new category of in vivo targeted genetic “drugs” that will have a particular impact to substance users who are disproportionately affected by HIV disease, and more broadly to ~39 million people across the globe who are living with HIV today.
We will program the unique large-capacity T4 phage nanoparticle with gene correction molecules (T4 Artificial Viruses) that target hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in vivo and deliver the payload, eventually replacing the existing HIV reservoir with HIV-resistant cells.
This T4-AVs platform technology is broadly applicable to potentially cure many genetic diseases and cancers and transform future gene therapies. https://lnkd.in/eJE8Surh
Strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology essential. Email resume to rao@cua.edu with a COVER LETTER stating why you are interested in this challenge and how you might help the team succeed.
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