Post Doctoral Fellow (E)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah – School of Medicine invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position focusing on molecular virology. The project explores host-pathogen dynamics in oncogenic herpesviruses and aims at mechanisms of reactivation, regulation, chromatin interactions, and drug discovery targeting EBV and KSHV proteins.

The ideal candidate has hands-on cloning, cell culture, sequencing, RT-PCR, and immunoassay experience, with strong English communication and teamwork skills for

Qualifications

• Cloning, cell culture, sequencing and RT‑PCR experience.
• Deep sequencing, protein expression, immunoassays (ELISA and Western Blot) and big data analysis helpful.
• Ability to work in a team environment is important.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloning

Cell culture

Sequence analysis

RT-PCR

Deep sequencing

Protein expression

Immunoassays

Big data analysis

Teamwork

Tools

ELISA

Western Blot

Job description

Post Doctoral Fellow (E)

Job Summary

A post-doctoral fellow position is being opened for research inmolecular virology at the University of Utah – School of Medicine.NCI/NIH-funded projects focus on the host-pathogen relationshipbetween oncogenic herpesviruses and the host cell. Particular areasof interest are host restriction of virus reactivation, EBV andKSHV RNA-binding proteins involved in gene regulation, viruschromatin interactions and drug discovery targeting EBV and KSHVproteins.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to planningexperiments and writing manuscripts and grant applications inaddition to carrying out bench research. The job will requirepreparation of manuscripts for publication, regular presentationsat group meetings, assistance with reports and grant applications,and collaboration with other scientists and clinicians in thefield.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have skills and recent experiencewith cloning, cell culture, sequence analysis, and RT-PCR. Recenthands-on experience with deep sequencing, protein expression,immunoassays (ELISA and Western Blot), herpesvirology, and theanalysis of large datasets would be very helpful. An ability towork in a team environment is also important. Fluency in writtenand spoken English is essential.

Requisition Number:

PRN46398B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Department:

00235 - Infectious Disease

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

20000 to 500000

Close Date:

12/31/2026