Postdoctoral Fellow (Grifoni Lab)
About The Position
The Grifoni lab is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join projects related to immune responses to infection and vaccines. Dr. Grifoni's lab focuses on human and mouse T cell responses to infectious diseases, particularly Coronaviruses, Enteroviruses, Orthomyxoviruses, Orthopoxviruses, Arenaviruses, and other emergent viral pathogens relevant to worldwide global health. The Grifoni lab work unravels T cell responses induced by infections and current or novel viral-based vaccines. The ideal candidate would have an interest in translational research with applications in health care and will play a crucial role within a dedicated team of scientists and thrive in a supportive atmosphere that offers mentorship, nurtures talent, and promotes personal development and education. LJI is a globally recognized institution that offers outstanding perks and strong backing for its researchers.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, virology, or bioinformatics.
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in T cell immunology and/or virology during their training.
- Proven track record of independent experimental design, optimization, and execution of cell culture, multi-color flow cytometry (10+ required, 20+ preferred), and FluoroSpot/ELISPOT assays.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write scientific manuscripts.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with in vivo mouse models of viral infection.
- Experience analyzing large-scale datasets (e.g., viral sequences, scRNAseq, TCRseq), including proficiency with computational methods and relevant statistical software.
Responsibilities
- Play a crucial role within a dedicated team of scientists.
- Conduct research on immune responses to infection and vaccines.
- Investigate human and mouse T cell responses to infectious diseases.
- Unravel T cell responses induced by infections and viral-based vaccines.
- Design, optimize, and execute experiments.
- Perform cell culture, multi-color flow cytometry, and FluoroSpot/ELISPOT assays.
- Write scientific manuscripts.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources for research
- Supportive and inclusive work environment fostering growth and innovation
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of immunology
- Competitive salary
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Contributions to a retirement plan (403B)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
