Postdoc: RNA Virus–Host Interaction & Imaging

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Genoyer Lab at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for an NIH-funded position. The role focuses on RNA virus-host interactions, spatial regulation of viral replication, and innate immune activation using cell biology, molecular virology, and high-resolution RNA imaging.

Ideal candidates have experience in mammalian cell culture and RNA virus infections, molecular biology, and confocal microscopy, and are eager to develop new assays and

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent in molecular biology, virology, or a related field.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and handling RNA viruses is essential.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to assay development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assays for studying RNA virus-host interactions.
• Apply confocal microscopy and imaging to visualize viral processes in cells.
• Draft manuscripts and present findings at meetings.
• Mentor junior trainees and contribute to lab training.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

RNA virus infections

Molecular biology

Confocal microscopy

RNA imaging

Education

PhD in molecular biology/virology or related field

Tools

Confocal Microscope

RNA imaging techniques

Job description

The Genoyer Lab at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for an NIH-funded position. The role focuses on RNA virus-host interactions, spatial regulation of viral replication, and innate immune activation using cell biology, molecular virology, and high-resolution RNA imaging.

Ideal candidates have experience in mammalian cell culture and RNA virus infections, molecular biology, and confocal microscopy, and are eager to develop new assays and