Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research university as a Post Doctoral Fellow, where you'll design and conduct innovative research in virology and cell biology. Collaborate with a Principal Investigator and contribute to groundbreaking projects while enhancing your professional skills. This role offers an excellent training environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• A doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate field.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts research while receiving advanced training.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under supervision.
• May teach techniques to others and supervise research staff.

Skills

Scientific Writing

Oral Communication

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Virology, Cell Biology, or Related Fields

Tools

Microscopy

Job description

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
• The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
• Appointments cannot exceed five years.
  
  

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• A postdoctoral position is available at the Emory University School of Medicine to work on one of several ongoing NIH-funded projects to delineate virus-host factor interactions during enveloped virus entry and egress.
• The focus is on entry, uncoating and trafficking of HIV-1, Influenza Virus, and arenaviruses, as well as on HIV-1 protease activation and maturation.
• We combine molecular/cell biology/virology approaches with quantitative microscopy techniques, including super-resolution microscopy, and correlative light-cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-CLEM), to elucidate key steps of viral life cycle and the mechanism of virus restriction by host factors.
• Highly motivated individuals holding a Ph.D. degree in virology, cell biology, biophysics or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Microscopy experience is preferred.
• Emory University provides excellent training and collaborative environment for research.
• For more information regarding projects in the laboratory, please visit: http://www.pedsresearch.org/research-group/melikian-lab and http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/divisions/infectiousdisease/research/melikian/index.html.
• Interested applicants should contact Dr. Gregory Melikian (aka Melikyan) at [e-mail] .
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
  
  

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: [phone] (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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