Postdoc: Innate Immunity & Alphavirus Pathogenesis

University at Buffalo - SUNY; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. The lab focuses on tissue tropism and how permissive cells influence virus dissemination and disease progression, in a dynamic, HHMI-supported environment.

The role involves in vitro/in vivo experiments, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, imaging, and developing single-cell/spatial RNAseq projects, with manuscript preparation and safety training for BSL-2 and

Qualifications

• PhD in Virology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a small team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Mentorship experiences in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
• Carry out qRT-PCR on mouse tissues.
• Carry out flow cytometry.
• Microscopy and imaging of mouse tissues.
• Generate and maintain primary cell lines and infected cell lines.
• Develop projects involving single-cell and spatial RNAseq.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Work at both BSL-2 and BSL-3 with safety training.

Skills

Motivated

Time management

Communication skills

Mentorship experience

Collaborative

Education

PhD in Virology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Confocal microscopy

Histology

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. The lab focuses on tissue tropism and how permissive cells influence virus dissemination and disease progression, in a dynamic, HHMI-supported environment.

The role involves in vitro/in vivo experiments, qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, imaging, and developing single-cell/spatial RNAseq projects, with manuscript preparation and safety training for BSL-2 and