Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

WashU

Saint Louis, MO, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; bonus/eq...
Tick-borne viral diseases
Antiviral and anti-tick vaccines
Serological assays
The Boon Lab is seeking a Post-doctoral fellow to study tick-borne viral diseases, including Bourbon and Heartland virus

Job Summary

  • The Boon Lab is seeking a Post-doctoral fellow to study tick-borne viral diseases, including Bourbon and Heartland virus.
  • Projects involve developing antiviral and anti-tick vaccines, characterizing monoclonal antibodies, and developing serological assays.
  • The position utilizes diverse techniques such as protein structural studies, next-generation sequencing, and flow cytometry.

Matching Summary

The Boon Lab is seeking a Post-doctoral fellow to study tick-borne viral diseases, including Bourbon and Heartland virus.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • tick-borne viral diseases
  • antiviral and anti-tick vaccines
  • serological assays
  • protein structural studies
  • next-generation sequencing
  • flow cytometry

Nice-to-have

  • collegial conduct
  • open and timely discussion
  • willingness to mentor students

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree
  • PhD in immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, or similar
  • Experience in virology or tick-research highly desired
  • Published one or more papers in peer-reviewed journals

Work Rights

Not specified

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