Postdoctoral Associate

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Emily Moser, PhD , in the Department of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The Moser laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying B cell-mediated antiviral immunity, with a particular focus on how ubiquitin biology regulates humoral immune responses, viral pathogenesis, and lymphomagenesis following infection with B cell-tropic oncogenic gammaherpesviruses. Our research program integrates immunology, virology, and ubiquitin biology to understand how post-translational modification pathways shape B cell activation, viral latency, and malignant transformation. The University of Florida offers a highly collaborative and internationally recognized research environment in gammaherpesvirus biology and immunology, providing outstanding opportunities for scientific development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Moser, a B cell immunologist, and Dr. Scott Tibbetts, an expert in gammaherpesvirus pathogenesis, on collaborative and interdisciplinary projects. The postdoctoral associate will investigate how specific ubiquitin ligases regulate:

B cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation pathways
Viral infection and latency within B cells
Virus-induced malignant transformation
This work aims to advance understanding of latent viral infection and to inform the development of therapeutic strategies to prevent or treat gammaherpesvirus-associated malignancies, which are particularly prevalent in immunocompromised individuals.

Requirements

• Hold a recent Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
• Have a strong background in immunology
• Demonstrate a strong publication record
• Candidates should also possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong commitment to collaborative research.

Nice To Haves

• Cellular and molecular biology techniques
• Flow cytometry and immunological assays
• Mouse models of disease
• Mass spectrometry

Responsibilities

• Investigate how specific ubiquitin ligases regulate B cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation pathways
• Investigate how specific ubiquitin ligases regulate Viral infection and latency within B cells
• Investigate how specific ubiquitin ligases regulate Virus-induced malignant transformation

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree