Post Doctoral Fellow (E)

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health – School of Medicine invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (E) to join molecular virology research. Projects focus on host-pathogen interactions of oncogenic herpesviruses, EBV and KSHV, and drug discovery targeting viral proteins.

The successful candidate will plan experiments, write manuscripts and grants, and perform bench research, collaborating with clinicians and other scientists in a dynamic, NIH-funded environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloning, cell culture, sequence analysis, and RT-PCR.
• Hands-on experience with deep sequencing, protein expression, and immunoassays.
• Familiarity with herpesvirology and large dataset analysis.
• Ability to work well in a team and excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan experiments and contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.
• Perform bench research and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Present findings at group meetings and collaborate with clinicians.

Skills

Cloning

Cell culture

Sequence analysis

RT-PCR

Deep sequencing

Protein expression

Immunoassays

Herpesvirology

Data analysis

Team collaboration

English fluency

Job description

Details
Open Date 10/05/2026
Requisition Number PRN46398B
Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Working Title Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Career Progression Track A00
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00235 - Infectious Disease
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 20000 to 500000
Close Date 12/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
A post-doctoral fellow position is being opened for research in molecular 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, EBV and KSHV RNA -binding proteins involved in gene regulation, virus chromatin interactions and drug discovery targeting EBV and KSHV proteins.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to planning experiments and writing manuscripts and grant applications in addition to carrying out bench research. The job will require preparation of manuscripts for publication, regular presentations at group meetings, assistance with reports and grant applications, and collaboration with other scientists and clinicians in the field.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have skills and recent experience with cloning, cell culture, sequence analysis, and RT- PCR . Recent hands-on experience with deep sequencing, protein expression, immunoassays ( ELISA and Western Blot), herpesvirology, and the analysis of large datasets would be very helpful. An ability to work in a team environment is also important. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
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