Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho in Moscow invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study host immune responses during respiratory viral infection, focusing on influenza and coinfections. The work uses cell culture, mouse models, and immunological assays, including flow cytometry and cytokine profiling. A Ph.D.

in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or a related field is required. Experience with virology techniques, data presentation, and basic computational tools (R, Python) is expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or a related biomedical field.
• Experience with virology techniques, data presentation, and basic computational tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project with support from research staff and graduate students.
• Perform cell culture, mouse infection models, and immunological assays.
• Generate and present data findings to the team and collaborators.

Skills

Virology techniques

Computational tools (R/Python)

Oral and written presentations

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA / multiplex assays

R / Python programming

Job description

Appointment Information

Working Title:Postdoctoral Fellow

Division/College:3984-COS College of Science

Department:834-COS Biological Sciences

Location:Moscow

FTE:1

Advertising Pay Range:$53,019.20

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding:True

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

The postdoctoral fellow will work in the lab of Esteban Vargas and Tanya Miura to understand host immune responses during respiratory viral infection, with a focus on influenza virus infection and coinfections with other viruses. This hire will use cell culture experiments and mouse models of influenza infection and coinfection, together with immunological and virological assays — including flow cytometry and cytokine/chemokine profiling — to pursue these goals. This position will require leading the project with support from research staff and graduate students.

Required Experience:

• Experience with virology and/or infectious disease research techniques (e.g., viral infection models, viral titering, in vitro experiments, immunological techniques)
• Basic computational experience (e.g., R, excel)
• Experience with oral and written presentations of experimental results

Required Education:

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or a related biomedical field

Required Other:

none

Additional Preferred:

• Experience with in vivo animal models, including handling, dosing, and monitoring of mice
• Experience with influenza virus and/or coinfection models specifically
• Experience with flow cytometry
• Experience with cytokine/chemokine assays (e.g., ELISA, multiplex bead arrays)
• Experience working in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory
• Experience in computational data analysis, e.g., UNIX-based systems, R, Python, or similar tools for data processing and scripting

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

none

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants:This position is open until filled. Priority consideration to those applying by October 22, 2026.

Visa Sponsorship:Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline:Degree required at time of application