Education and Training:
- The successful applicant will have a PhD degree in virology, immunology, or a closely-related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of relevant post-doctoral training, with experience in biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) research preferred.
- Preferred candidates will possess a strong publication record, extensive laboratory expertise, excellent problem solving and sound verbal and written communication skills.
- The candidate must be able to work independently and productively and to contribute creatively in a collaborative team environment, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience with viral infection models is preferred, and prior experience in preclinical research is a plus.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Design, conduct and interpret experiments that measure immune responses to experimental therapeutics using multiple animal model systems and cell-based assays.
- Contribute to the design and optimization of the Center’s passive therapeutic and vaccine formulations.
- Provide written reports and be involved in patent applications when appropriate.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks and records in a detailed and descriptive manner, and interact in regular meetings of the project team for the critical review of data, methods, and protocols.
- Understand the confidential nature of the research and conduct all interactions within the constraints of the Center’s policies and compliance protocols.
- Participate in scientific discussion with colleagues through scientific seminars and meetings.