Postdoctoral Scholar

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Murakami Lab at East Carolina University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to advance research on how environmental factors influence HIV-1 spread and latency. The role spans independent and collaborative projects across virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry, with hands-on responsibilities from cell culture to vector construction.

The successful candidate will oversee cell culture, virus preparation and analysis, flow cytometry, sequencing, and in

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent and collaborative research in virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Manage all aspects of cell culture, primary cell isolation, virus preparation and virus infection analysis.
• Perform flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, protein expression analysis and vector construction.
• Execute both in vitro and in vivo experiments to advance research goals.

Skills

Virology

Immunology

Genetics

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

In vitro/in vivo experimentation

Vector construction

Job description

The Murakami Lab at East Carolina University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar. The lab focuses on the role of the environment in secondary lymphoid organs in HIV-1 spread and latency establishment.

The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of virology, immunology, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of cell culture, primary cell isolation, virus preparation, virus infection analysis, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, protein expression analysis, in vitro and in vivo experimentation, and vector construction.