Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Virology Research

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 500,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Utah – School of Medicine invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (E) to join molecular virology research funded by NCI/NIH. Projects study host-pathogen interactions between oncogenic herpesviruses and host cells, including EBV and KSHV RNA-binding proteins involved in gene regulation and chromatin interactions.

The successful candidate will plan experiments, write manuscripts and grant proposals, perform bench research, present at group meetings, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have skills and recent experience with cloning, cell culture, sequence analysis, and RT- PCR .
• Recent hands‑on experience with deep sequencing, protein expression, immunoassays ( ELISA and Western Blot), herpesvirology, and the analysis of large datasets would be very helpful.
• An ability to work in a team environment is also important. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will contribute to planning experiments and writing manuscripts and grant applications in addition to carrying out bench research.
• The job will require preparation of manuscripts for publication, regular presentations at group meetings, assistance with reports and grant applications, and collaboration with other scientists and clinicians in the field.

Skills

Cloning

Cell culture

Sequence analysis

RT-PCR

Deep sequencing

Protein expression

Immunoassays

Herpesvirology

Data analysis

Job description

The University of Utah – School of Medicine invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (E) to join molecular virology research funded by NCI/NIH. Projects study host-pathogen interactions between oncogenic herpesviruses and host cells, including EBV and KSHV RNA-binding proteins involved in gene regulation and chromatin interactions.

The successful candidate will plan experiments, write manuscripts and grant proposals, perform bench research, present at group meetings, and collaborate with