Postdoctoral Position – Viral Immunology & Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis (Manicassamy Lab)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Manicassamy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Carver College of Medicine, to study the viral and host determinants of cytokine storm and immunopathology during respiratory virus infections.

The project focuses on influenza viruses and antiviral immune responses, combining viral immunology, mouse genetics, cellular immunology, advanced flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing to uncover cellular and molecular

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with strong background in viral immunology and immunology.
• Experience in cellular immunology and flow cytometry preferred.
• Desirable experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate viral and host determinants of respiratory virus-induced immunopathology.
• Perform experiments using mouse models and cellular immunology techniques.
• Analyze flow cytometry data and sequencing information to define mechanisms of protective vs. pathological responses.
• Collaborate with team members to advance project goals.

Skills

Viral immunology

Flow cytometry

Cellular immunology

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

Next-generation sequencing

Multicolor spectral flow cytometry

Mouse models

Job description

Postdoctoral Position – Viral Immunology & Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis (Manicassamy Lab)

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 approaches to 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 immunology and expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry. Experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics is desirable.

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