A postdoctoral position is available in the Manicassamy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Iowa Carver College of
Medicine , to investigate the viral and host determinants of respiratory virus-induced cytokine storm and immunopathology . Our laboratory studies how interactions between respiratory viruses and the host immune system determine disease severity, with a particular interest in influenza viruses and antiviral immune responses. The project will combine viral immunology, mouse models and genetics, cellular immunology, multicolor/spectral flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing approaches to define the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying protective versus pathological immune responses during respiratory viral infection. We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. with a strong background in viral immunology and expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry . Experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics is desirable. Interested candidates should send a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to: Balaji Manicassamy, Ph.D. Mark Stinski Professor in Virology Department of Microbiology and Immunology University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Iowa City, IA 52242 balaji-manicassamy@uiowa.edu Please feel free to share with interested candidates.
