• Postdoctoral Associate, National Emerging…

    Boston University (Boston, MA)


    Postdoctoral Associate, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL), Boston University

    Job Description

    Postdoctoral Associate, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL), Boston University

     

    Category

     

    Boston University Medical Campus --> Postdoctoral

     

    Job Location

     

    Boston, Massachusetts

     

    Tracking Code

     

    24599935940303

     

    Posted Date

     

    3/3/2025

    Position Type

    Full-Time/Regular

     

    We are looking for highly motivated postdoctoral fellows with a strong scientific curiosity to join our research team studying the immunology and transmission of viral pathogens, and mechanisms of virus- and/or vaccine-induced immunity. The position at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and collegial environment using state-of-the-art facilities including insectaries, surface plasmon resonance, multiparameter flow cytometry with single cell sorting and sequencing, transcriptomics, multimodal imaging, spacial proteomics, and animal model systems to study host pathogen interactions. Some projects take place in high and maximum containment laboratories (BSL-3 and BSL-4), with training provided. The successful candidate will work with human and animal-derived cells and tissue samples, design and execute experiments independently and collaboratively, maintain and organize data, and contribute to general laboratory operations while ensuring a safe research environment. Responsibilities also include manuscript and grant writing, presenting at laboratory and departmental meetings, and external presentation of research. Established experience in the following areas is desirable: (1) mammalian cell culture, (2) immunologic assays, (3) flow cytometry and cell sorting, (4) advanced immunology and molecular biology techniques, (5) virus culture, purification, and quantification (6) prior work with animal models is helpful but not required. Candidates must pass health and security screenings.

    Required Skills

    Desired Skills:

    -Virology or immunology research

     

    -Flow cytometry and sorting

     

    -Virus culture, purification and neutralization assays

     

    -Writing and presentation

     

    -Doctoral degree required

    Additional Requirements:

    Candidates must be able to pass health and security screenings.

     

    Interested applicants should submit the following as a single PDF file to Nancy Sullivan [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected])

     

    + A cover letter detailing research interests and relevant experience.

    + A CV including a list of publications.

    + Contact information for three academic references. _We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor._ **Job Location:** Boston, MA **Position Type:** Full-Time/Regular **Salary Grade:** **To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/Faculty/jobs/315296 (https://apptrkr.com/6049283)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-48594ece60a3434098af6ecf83934f5f