"Post Doctoral Fellow - Immunology"

Hiring Department

Wan Lab at the Bond Life Sciences Center

Job Description

The Wan Lab at the Bond Life Sciences Center is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the area of Immunology at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory and the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Missouri. Our lab is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine; and MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics at University of Missouri (MU). The Wan Lab currently holds more than $28 million in committed grant funding.

The lab is physically located at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center and focuses research on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, especially influenza viruses and SARS-COV-2, by developing and applying integrated, multi-scale, and evidence-based approaches that combine laboratory, clinical and computational methods. The lab has access to the regional BSL-3 and ABSL-3 biocontainment laboratory at the Laboratory for Infectious Diseases Research. This position will be responsible for performing various duties necessary to further research on multiple grants.

Design and execute studies to analyze the impact of pre-existing immunity on vaccine-induced immune responses and virus transmission risks, evaluate correlates of vaccine protection, and contribute to the development of strategies to enhance vaccine effectiveness using systems biology approaches, including single cell RNAseq, in both human cohorts and animal models (particularly ferrets and swine).

The candidate will be responsible for recording all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator. S/he will be expected to perform experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Shift: Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening hours as required for experiment needs

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Immunology or related degree by start of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• demonstrate the following durable skills : motivation, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university’s values.
• Previous experience in a virology lab

Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter, CV and contact information of three references

Application Deadline

Application review begins immediately but will accept applications until the position is filled