Postdoctoral Fellow: Viral Immunology & Flow Cytometry

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar in the Manicassamy Laboratory to explore viral and host determinants of respiratory virus–induced cytokine storm and immunopathology. The project combines viral immunology, mouse models, cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing to define mechanisms underlying protective versus pathological responses.

Ph.D.

Qualifications

• A strong background in viral immunology.
• Expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry.
• Desirable experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate viral and host determinants of cytokine storm and immunopathology.
• Employ mouse models, cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and NGS to define mechanisms.

Skills

viral immunology

cellular immunology

flow cytometry

respiratory viruses

NGS

bioinformatics

Education

Ph.D in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology

Tools

Flow Cytometry

NGS

Bioinformatics

Job description

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar in the Manicassamy Laboratory to explore viral and host determinants of respiratory virus–induced cytokine storm and immunopathology. The project combines viral immunology, mouse models, cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing to define mechanisms underlying protective versus pathological responses.

Ph.D.