Postdoctoral Scholar HIV Immunology

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Sather Laboratory at the University of South Florida (USF) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join a multi-disciplinary research team focused on HIV-1 humoral immunity. This position will investigate the mechanisms of B cell stimulation, maturation, and somatic mutation during both natural HIV-1 infection and vaccination. The selected fellow will play a critical role in studying the initiation and maintenance of germinal center responses and how these dynamics dictate the phenotype and function of resulting anti-Env antibodies. Applicants must submit a complete application packet as one combined PDF document, which includes a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Applications that are incomplete or missing required materials will not be considered. Utilizing cutting-edge approaches for the study of B cell repertoires and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), the researcher will be responsible for defining the pathways through which the immune system develops broad and potent responses against the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein. This work will integrate longitudinal analysis of immune responses to provide insights into the development of next-generation HIV vaccine strategies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the mechanisms of B cell stimulation, maturation, and somatic mutation during both natural HIV-1 infection and vaccination.
• Study the initiation and maintenance of germinal center responses and how these dynamics dictate the phenotype and function of resulting anti-Env antibodies.
• Define the pathways through which the immune system develops broad and potent responses against the HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein.
• Integrate longitudinal analysis of immune responses to provide insights into the development of next-generation HIV vaccine strategies.

Benefits

• medical, dental and life insurance plans
• retirement plan options
• employee and dependent tuition programs
• generous leave
• hundreds of employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed