Postdoctoral Associate

The Scripps Research Institute; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in California to apply novel sequencing methods to study HIV evolution under inhibitor treatment. The role involves work within the HIV Interaction in Evolution Center (HIVE) and collaboration across virology, RNA biology, and computational analyses.

Qualified candidates hold a doctoral degree and will contribute to sequencing projects, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation in a dynamic lab setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a doctoral degree. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator.
• Experience in sequencing, RNA biology, virology, and some computational skills.
• Laboratory environment and vivarium work experience is typical for postdoctoral research.

Skills

Sequencing

RNA biology

Virology

Computational skills

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The Torbett lab has a long-standing interest in understanding the biochemical and structural evolution of HIV in response to anti-retroviral treatment. HIV adapts to inhibitors and generates inhibitor resistance, yet maintains viral fitness. To follow individual HIV changes in the viral swarm in patients we are developing novel sequencing methodologies. Currently, we have an opening for a Scripps Research Postdoctoral Associate (from 0-3 years of previous postdoctoral experience) interested in applying novel sequencing methodologies to follow HIV evolution in patients undergoing inhibitor treatment.

Experience in sequencing, RNA biology, virology, and some computational skills will be needed. The Postdoctoral Associate will also be a member of the HIV Interaction in Evolution Center ( HIVE ) (http://hive.scripps.edu), which is focused on obtaining at the atomic level an understanding of the structural and dynamic relationships between interacting human host cell and HIV macromolecules in the HIV life cycle.

Location:

Location: California

Additional Information:

Experience in sequencing, RNA biology, virology, and some computational skills will be needed.

Physical Requirements:

This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Basic Qualifications:

Must possess a doctoral degree. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator.

Preferred Qualifications:

Compensation:

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Posting Category

Job Posting Category Postdoctoral

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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