Postdoctoral Scholar
About The Position
The Johnson lab within the department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology (MMI) focuses on two human herpesviruses: herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). The lab studies interactions between these viruses and host cells, the immune system, and viral pathogenesis. This position will assist in the investigation of how human cytomegalovirus infects and spreads in relevant human cell types with the focus on characterizing virus membrane glycoprotein function and interactions with host cell receptor molecules. The position will also involve performing virology based assays using a variety of mammalian cell lines in a tissue culture model system. Additional duties will include characterizing virus and host cell proteins by western blot, ELISA assays, immunofluorescent microscopy and other standard techniques. This position will also entail performing additional molecular biology techniques such as recombinant DNA technology, protein expression and purification, antibody production, and preparation of live viruses. Some lab management duties such as administration of IACUC protocols, general lab maintenance, ordering, and reagent preparation will also be required.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience with tissue culture, DNA cloning, and microscopy.
Responsibilities
- Execute experimental objectives, data collection, data processing and analysis, presentation of project results, and producing publication quality written documents and images.
- Assist in general lab operations and produce and maintain critical lab supplies and reagents.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
