Postdoc: Innate Immunity & Virology Research

musc

Charleston (SC)

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USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

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Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow in the Meissner Research Lab, Division of Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will advance studies on innate immunity and viral pathogenesis, focusing on lambda interferon signaling via IFNLR1 using iPSC-derived models and viral replication systems.

The role emphasizes independent project execution, rigorous data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with a growing team. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, or related fields.
Experience with RNA biology and molecular biology; publication record preferred.
Familiarity with therapeutic oligonucleotide design and validation is desirable.
Experience with computational and statistical methods in programming languages is desired but not required.
Ability to learn new research skills and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the PI to execute experiments for independent research projects. Maintain cell and organoid cultures. Perform cell-based assays, genetic manipulations and other experimental procedures; develop protocols and troubleshoot challenges.
Accurately document procedures and data; analyze data; interpret findings and relate to literature; help develop/test hypotheses.
Grant writing: assist in writing grants for laboratory funding at intra- and extramural levels.
Participate in seminars, meetings, manuscript drafting, and presenting work at conferences.