Postdoc: HCMV IE1 Chromosome Localization in GBM Cells

University of Gdańsk, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology; Polska; On-site; PLN 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Gdańsk, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology invites applications for a 16‑month, full‑time postdoc research position focused on glioblastoma biology and HCMV mechanisms. The project combines CRISPR-based gene knockout, lentiviral delivery, IFA and FISH analyses to study IE1 localization and the viral life cycle.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biotechnology or related field, excellent English, and strong publication track record, with a collaborative spirit and

Qualifications

• PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, biology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Creation and validation of stable cell lines with KO of genes of interest (lentiviral transduction of CRISPR/Cas9 vectors).
• Infection of cells with HCMV and analysis of localization of IE1 viral protein (IFA) and viral genomes (FISH).
• Infection of cells with HCMV and studies of lytic cycle, latency establishment and reactivation from latency.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in biotechnology / molecular biology

Tools

Lentiviral transduction

CRISPR/Cas9

IFA

FISH

Job description

University of Gdańsk, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology invites applications for a 16‑month, full‑time postdoc research position focused on glioblastoma biology and HCMV mechanisms. The project combines CRISPR-based gene knockout, lentiviral delivery, IFA and FISH analyses to study IE1 localization and the viral life cycle.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biotechnology or related field, excellent English, and strong publication track record, with a collaborative spirit and