Postdoctoral Fellow: Innate Immunity & Virology

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow in the Meissner Research Lab within the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine. PhD holders in immunology, protein biochemistry, or virology pursue studies on innate immunity and viral pathogenesis using iPSC-derived models and diverse assays.

The role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, grant writing, and manuscript preparation, with training provided by the PI and lab staff.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with RNA biology and molecular biology; publication record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PI to execute experiments and maintain cell/organoid cultures; perform cellular and molecular techniques.
• Document procedures and data; analyze and interpret results using appropriate software.
• Assist in grant writing and manuscript preparation; contribute to grant development and writing.
• Participate in seminars, meetings, and career development activities; present findings at conferences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cell culture

Publications track record

Education

PhD in immunology or microbiology

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow in the Meissner Research Lab within the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine. PhD holders in immunology, protein biochemistry, or virology pursue studies on innate immunity and viral pathogenesis using iPSC-derived models and diverse assays.

The role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, grant writing, and manuscript preparation, with training provided by the PI and lab staff.