Postdoctoral Position in HIV and AIDS: An exciting opportunity is available for a postdoctoral research position in the HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) located in Bethesda, MD, USA. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a gammaherpesvirus vaccine and engage in groundbreaking research to understand viral and host determinants of chronic infection and pathogenesis by gammaherpesviruses, including Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus.
Postdoctoral Research Position in HIV and AIDS Malignancy Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Gammaherpesvirus vaccine development, viral pathogenesis, and immunology
Location: NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or MD/PhD in immunology, virology, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field
- Experience in mouse models of infection or cancer
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience in virology and/or immunology is desirable
Job Description:
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team focused on developing a gammaherpesvirus vaccine. Responsibilities will include working with animal models of disease to understand viral and host determinants of chronic infection and pathogenesis, conducting experiments such as isolation of antibodies and immune cells from various tissues, performing neutralization assays, utilizing high-resolution flow cytometry and microscopic imaging, and collaborating within and outside the Krug lab. The ultimate goal of the project is to translate research findings into human vaccine approaches.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, copy of their curriculum vitae, summary of research interests, and contact details of three referees to Laurie T. Krug, Ph.D. at laurie.krug@nih.gov.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
