POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar in the Manicassamy Laboratory to explore viral and host determinants of respiratory virus–induced cytokine storm and immunopathology. The project combines viral immunology, mouse models, cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing to define mechanisms underlying protective versus pathological responses.

Ph.D.

Qualifications

• A strong background in viral immunology.
• Expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry.
• Desirable experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Investigate viral and host determinants of cytokine storm and immunopathology.
• Employ mouse models, cellular immunology, flow cytometry, and NGS to define mechanisms.

Skills

viral immunology

cellular immunology

flow cytometry

respiratory viruses

NGS

bioinformatics

Education

Ph.D in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology

Tools

Flow Cytometry

NGS

Bioinformatics

Job description

A postdoctoral research scholar position is available in Dr. Manicassamy's Laboratory, in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, at the 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.

Salary will follow the NIH postdoctoral stipend pay scale and will be commensurate with experience. The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is a majoy research and teaching center with a strong national reputation.

Education Requirement

• Ph.D in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology

Required Qualifications

• A strong background in viral immunology.
• Expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics is desirable.

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
Letters of Interest

Number of References: 3

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