Postdoctoral Scientist: Virology and Virus-Host Interactions

Texas Biomedical Research Institute • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Are you excited about viral vaccines and therapeutics? Do you want to use and develop reverse genetics techniques to understand pathogenesis and make new discoveries which could advance our understanding of host-virus interactions? We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our laboratory immediately to conduct research in the field of host-pathogen interactions and innate immune responses to viruses, including BSL2, BSL3, and BSL4 viral pathogens.

Our goal is to use reporter viruses in cellular systems and animal models to identify antivirals and design live-attenuated vaccines for the treatment and prevention of viral disease.

Your work environment will be the Disease Intervention & Prevention at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute. Texas Biomedical Research Institute is the only private, non-profit infectious disease research facility, providing high containment research capabilities (BSL3 & BSL4) alongside a National Primate Research Center.

The Role:
· Be able to design controlled experiments and troubleshoot
· Analyze molecular data associated with virus replication, innate immune response, host challenge, and pathogenesis
· Keep up-to-date with the latest literature; participate in group meetings to discuss findings
· Willingness to work in teams, within the Disease Intervention & Prevention and with national and international collaborators
· Communicate your research results to the larger communities through publications at international conferences and in journals
· Work with a great deal of independence in achieving research goals

Requirements

• A PhD degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Virology or Cell Biology or related field
• Great eagerness to solve scientific problems
• Ideal candidates would have training in basic virology techniques, including cell culture, virus propagation, microscopy, cloning, and animal models of infection
• Strong organizational skills and publication record
• Excellent communication abilities in English; spoken and written

Responsibilities

• Be able to design controlled experiments and troubleshoot
• Analyze molecular data associated with virus replication, innate immune response, host challenge, and pathogenesis
• Keep up-to-date with the latest literature; participate in group meetings to discuss findings
• Willingness to work in teams, within the Disease Intervention & Prevention and with national and international collaborators
• Communicate your research results to the larger communities through publications at international conferences and in journals
• Work with a great deal of independence in achieving research goals

Benefits

• Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
• Employee-centered culture focused on open communication, job empowerment, and trust.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 7% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year’s).
• On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.
• On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow.
• We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity. Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees