Post-Doc Research Associate

Department

Globl Hlth and Infect Disease - 427801

Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral research associates to perform basic and translational research in the laboratories of Drs. Angela Wahl, Martina Kovarova and J. Victor Garcia, Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases and Center for AIDS Research at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

We work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators from academia, government, and industry to develop and use precision animal models to study fundamental aspects of the immune system during health and disease and interactions between human-specific pathogens and their host. Our work is funded by multiple NIH grant awards, private foundation investments, and federal government contracts. Areas of research in our laboratories include:

1. HIV Persistence and Cure: We are using state of the art precision animal models to study the contribution of different cell types and compartments throughout the body to the establishment and maintenance of the long-lived HIV reservoir...
2. HIV Transmission and Prevention: In collaboration with academic, government, and industry partners, we are studying the mechanisms of HIV transmission...
3. The Microbiome in Health and Disease: Together with our industry and government partners, we are developing novel precision animal models to investigate the role of the human microbiome in health and disease...
4. In vivo analysis of the interaction between clinically relevant human pathogens and their host including COVID-19: We are also interested in collaborative studies that use the novel precision animal models...

Postdoctoral research associates will be highly encouraged to submit applications for postdoctoral fellowship awards from relevant institutional, government and foundation organizations. Postdoctoral research associates will also have the opportunity to prepare and submit abstracts to attend national and international conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A D.V.M., M.D., and/or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or other related fields is required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Candidates should be self-motivated and have strong laboratory and analytical skills as demonstrated by a strong track record of relevant publications. Outstanding communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment, are essential.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

previous experience in a clinical research setting