Postdoctoral Research Associate - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO, US
Base pyy commensurate with experience; not specifi...
Phd or md degree required
Laboratory techniques experience
Protein structural studies
The Boon Lab at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study tick-borne viral diseases including Bourbon and Heartland virus

Job Summary

  • The Boon Lab at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study tick-borne viral diseases including Bourbon and Heartland virus.
  • The role involves developing antiviral vaccines, characterizing monoclonal antibodies, and creating serological assays for human and wildlife populations.
  • Candidates must hold a PhD or MD and possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to guide research projects and mentor others.

Matching Summary

The Boon Lab at Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study tick-borne viral diseases including Bourbon and Heartland virus.

Salary

Base pay commensurate with experience; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MD degree required
  • Laboratory techniques experience
  • Protein structural studies
  • Next-generation sequencing
  • Flow cytometry

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in virology research
  • Tick-research background desired
  • Published peer-reviewed papers
  • Mentoring students and technicians
  • Strong scientific writing skills

Key Requirements

  • PhD, M.D. or equivalent terminal doctoral degree
  • No specific work experience required
  • No specific certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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