Postdoctoral Fellow - HIV Immunology & Pathogenesis

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and the Ragon Institute, invite postdoctoral fellows to study HIV-1 pathogenesis and immune defense. The role emphasizes designing, executing, and interpreting experiments, with collaboration across labs and preparation of publications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or MD/PhD with strong experience in immunology, virology or cell biology and hands-on skills in RNA-Seq/ATAC-Seq, flow

Qualifications

• Ph.D./MD-PhD in immunology, virology or cell biology with a strong HIV research interest.
• Demonstrated ability to complete complex research projects during doctoral training and strong lab technique experience.
• Experience with standard laboratory methods including NGS (RNA-Seq/ATAC-Seq), flow cytometry, PCR, Western blot, and tissue culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments in HIV pathogenesis and immune defense.
• Collaborate with team members to plan experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Prepare scientific presentations and publications; supervise technicians or students as needed.

Skills

RNA-Seq

ATAC-Seq

Flow cytometry

PCR

Western blot

Tissue culture

Education

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and the Ragon Institute, invite postdoctoral fellows to study HIV-1 pathogenesis and immune defense. The role emphasizes designing, executing, and interpreting experiments, with collaboration across labs and preparation of publications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or MD/PhD with strong experience in immunology, virology or cell biology and hands-on skills in RNA-Seq/ATAC-Seq, flow