POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Biodesign Institute: Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines, and Virotherapy

Arizona State University: Office of the Executive Vice President Knowledge Enterprise: Biodesign Institute: Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines, and Virotherapy

Location

Tempe, AZ

Open Date

February 6, 2023

Description

The Biodesign Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines, and Virotherapy is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar, whose primary focus will be research design and application. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will also be optimizing research strategies, assisting students, assigning lab duties, and mentoring students.

Essential duties include:

• Will design and perform studies to characterize cellular responses to viral infection, so must have related research experience;
• Will work with viruses and molecular biology assays;
• Will provide guidance to graduate students.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A completed doctorate or equivalent degree in microbiology, vaccinology, virology, or a related field within the last five years.
• Must be eligible for a smallpox vaccination

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with animal research.
• Experience training/teaching undergrads and graduate students;
• Experience with poxviruses;
• Evidence of peer reviewed publications in relevant field;
• Highly desirable qualifications include evidence of being self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, team-compatible, and possessing excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Application Instructions

Applicants are responsible for including a cover letter, CV, and the names of three professional references in their application through the Interfolio website. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Please submit applications at http://apply.interfolio.com/120826 .  

The initial application deadline is February 20, 2023 and will be on a rolling deadline. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.

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