Postdoctoral Position – Viral Immunology & Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis

University of Iowa - Microbiology and Immunology; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine's Manicassamy Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Viral Immunology and Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis. The project aims to define cellular and molecular determinants of cytokine storms and immunopathology during influenza and related infections.

The successful candidate will employ viral immunology, mouse models, flow cytometry, and genomics approaches to dissect protective versus pathogenic immune responses, under Balaji

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in virology/immunology or related field.
• Strong background in viral immunology and flow cytometry.
• Experience with respiratory viruses and genomics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate viral and host determinants of immunopathology in respiratory infections.
• Apply mouse models, cellular immunology, and sequencing approaches.
• Collaborate with the lab team to define mechanisms of protective vs. pathological responses.

Skills

Viral immunology

Cellular immunology

Flow cytometry

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Tools

Multicolor flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

Postdoctoral Position – Viral Immunology & Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis

A postdoctoral position is available in the Manicassamy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, to investigate the viral and host determinants of respiratory virus-induced cytokine storm and immunopathology.

Our laboratory studies how interactions between respiratory viruses and the host immune system determine disease severity, with a particular interest in influenza viruses and antiviral immune responses.

The project will combine viral immunology, mouse models and genetics, cellular immunology, multicolor/spectral flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing approachesto define the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying protective versus pathological immune responses during respiratory viral infection.

We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. with a strong background in viral immunologyand expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry. Experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics is desirable.

Balaji Manicassamy, Ph.D.
Mark Stinski Professor in Virology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA 52242
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