Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Genoyer Lab at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for an NIH-funded position. The role focuses on RNA virus-host interactions, spatial regulation of viral replication, and innate immune activation using cell biology, molecular virology, and high-resolution RNA imaging.

Ideal candidates have experience in mammalian cell culture and RNA virus infections, molecular biology, and confocal microscopy, and are eager to develop new assays and

Qualifications

• PhD required or equivalent in molecular biology, virology, or a related field.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and handling RNA viruses is essential.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to assay development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assays for studying RNA virus-host interactions.
• Apply confocal microscopy and imaging to visualize viral processes in cells.
• Draft manuscripts and present findings at meetings.
• Mentor junior trainees and contribute to lab training.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

RNA virus infections

Molecular biology

Confocal microscopy

RNA imaging

Education

PhD in molecular biology/virology or related field

Tools

Confocal Microscope

RNA imaging techniques

Job description

The Genoyer Lab is looking to hire a postdoctoral research associate for an NIH-funded position.

The Genoyer Lab studies RNA virus-host interaction through the lens of spatial regulation of viral replication and innate immune activation. Projects focus on cytoplasmic sensing by RIG-I-like receptors of membrane-replicating RNA viruses with a current emphasis on flaviviruses. We are interested in how viruses regulate the localization of their viral RNAs and how and where host sensors detect viral infection. Work in the lab combines cell biology, molecular virology, and high-resolution RNA imaging.

We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist who has experience in mammalian cell culture and RNA virus infections, molecular biology, confocal microscopy and who is enthusiastic about developing novel assays and workflows. Candidates need not have precisely overlapping experience as long as they are eager to learn new techniques and concepts. We are committed to training scientists and helping our team members achieve their career goals. Postdocs can expect to receive mentorship to develop their unique project ideas, author scientific manuscripts, have the opportunity to mentor junior trainees, and present their work at meetings.

The Genoyer Lab is housed in the Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology at the University of Florida. We are part of a large and vibrant virology and RNA biology community at the university. Located in Gainesville, FL, we benefit from near year-round sunshine, an abundance of nature, and an affordable cost-of-living.