Postdoctoral Fellow

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

Job summary

University of Idaho is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study host immune responses during respiratory viral infections, focusing on influenza and coinfections. You will use cell culture and mouse models, performing immunological and virological assays including flow cytometry and cytokine profiling, and lead the project with staff and graduate students.

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the project with support from research staff and graduate students.
• Conduct cell culture experiments and mouse models of influenza infection and coinfections.
• Perform immunological and virological assays, including flow cytometry and cytokine profiling.

Skills

Virology techniques

R (statistical analysis)

Python (data analysis)

Education

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

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA / multiplex bead assays

UNIX-based systems

Biosafety Level 2 experience

Job description

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.

• 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 & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range $53,019.20

Type of Appointment

Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/08/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Supplemental Questions

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• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No