Postdoctoral Fellow

Tulane University; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Viral Oncology and Molecular Biology to investigate how EBV, HPV and host pathways drive cancer. The fellow will work across molecular biology, sequencing, pathology, and small-animal models, with opportunities to lead projects and mentor trainees.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis, presenting findings, and contributing to grant applications, with collaboration and manuscript preparation as a core part of

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in molecular biology, virology, immunology, cancer biology, pathology, biochemistry, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology.
• Practical experience with small-animal models and colony-related research activities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments with mammalian cell culture, RT-qPCR, cloning, and sequencing.
• Perform DNA/RNA isolation, mutagenesis, western blotting, and immunoprecipitation.
• Carry out immunofluorescence, FISH, and flow cytometry analysis.
• Conduct small-animal studies, breeding, and colony coordination.
• Analyze data, present progress, and contribute to manuscripts and grants.

Skills

Molecular biology

Virology

Immunology

Cancer biology

Biochemistry

Education

PhD or MD or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow - Viral Oncology and Molecular Biology

Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. The position is available immediately.

The successful candidate will investigate how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and host-cell pathways contribute to cancer development and progression. The research integrates molecular and cellular biology, next-generation sequencing, pathology, and small-animal models. The fellow will have opportunities to lead independent projects, prepare manuscripts, present findings at scientific meetings, contribute to grant applications, and mentor junior trainees.

Responsibilities may include:

• Designing and conducting experiments involving mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, cloning, mutagenesis, western blotting, co-immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence, FISH, flow cytometry, and DNA/RNA sequencing.
• Conducting small-animal studies, including breeding and colony coordination, animal monitoring, dosing or inoculation, specimen collection, necropsy, tissue processing, and maintenance of accurate colony and experimental records.
• Analyzing and interpreting data, presenting research progress, preparing manuscripts, and collaborating with other investigators.

Experience in viral oncology, cancer models, animal colony management, flow cytometry, pathology, next-generation sequencing, or bioinformatics is preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in molecular biology, virology, immunology, cancer biology, pathology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology.
• Practical experience with small-animal models and willingness to participate actively in colony-related research activities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment.