Postdoctoral Fellow — Viral Transmission & Vaccine Science

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Infectious Diseases focused on viral transmission and vaccine science.

Work with a novel barcoded virus platform to study influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in animal models, informing next-generation countermeasures and public health strategies. You will join the Boon Lab within the Department of Medicine, collaborating across labs to advance virology, immunology, and bioinformatics.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree.
• Hold a PhD in immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, or a similar field earned within the past three years.
• Have published one or more papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Be able to independently guide research projects.
• Have a background in — or a genuine desire to learn — bioinformatics analysis techniques.
• Bring strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to mentor students and technicians.
• Have excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant preparation and reporting.
• Prepare and submit papers on research.
• Assist in the design of research experiments.
• Evaluate research findings and assist in the reporting of the results.
• Maintain conformity with ethical standards in research.
• Maintain compliance with good laboratory practice and research records.
• Communicate with mentor about materials, reagents, and findings for publications.

Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Data Interpretations

Experimentation

Laboratory Operations

Laboratory Techniques

Researching

Results Reporting

Scientific Writing

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Infectious Diseases focused on viral transmission and vaccine science.

Work with a novel barcoded virus platform to study influenza and SARS-CoV-2 in animal models, informing next-generation countermeasures and public health strategies. You will join the Boon Lab within the Department of Medicine, collaborating across labs to advance virology, immunology, and bioinformatics.