Postdoctoral Fellow: Viral Immunology & Vaccine Research

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 63,480 - 64,380; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz in Denver, CO seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow/Trainee in Immunology and Microbiology to conduct influenza, humoral and mucosal immunity, and vaccine research. The role involves independent project work, data analysis, and mentorship in a dynamic lab.

The position reports to an Assistant Professor and offers extensive training, opportunities to publish, and potential transition to an independent investigator career in academia or industry.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral degree in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field by start date.
• Candidates in final stages are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, initiate, and conduct research on influenza viruses, humoral and mucosal immunity, vaccine development, and viral evolution.
• Perform laboratory experiments under BSL-2 conditions using molecular biology, virology, immunology, cell culture, recombinant DNA, and animal techniques.
• Develop research protocols, troubleshoot challenges, interpret findings, and adjust methods as needed.
• Collect, analyze, document, and maintain research data with notebooks and databases.
• Collaborate with PI, lab personnel, and partners to advance objectives.
• Communicate findings via presentations, manuscripts, conference talks, and grant applications.
• Train and guide graduate students and technicians while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Virology knowledge

Immunology knowledge

Molecular biology

Cell biology

BSL-2 experience

Education

PhD/MD/VMD or equivalent

Tools

FlowJo

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Office

Adobe applications

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz in Denver, CO seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow/Trainee in Immunology and Microbiology to conduct influenza, humoral and mucosal immunity, and vaccine research. The role involves independent project work, data analysis, and mentorship in a dynamic lab.

The position reports to an Assistant Professor and offers extensive training, opportunities to publish, and potential transition to an independent investigator career in academia or industry.