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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW OPPORTUNITIES
UW Employment website. Please read on for details and check our website in the coming weeks for more information! Click Here for detailed downloadable information.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATES (Two postdoctoral positions)
Salary minimum: $40,000 Annual
Depending on qualifications
Anticipated Begin Date: Immediate opening
Degree and area of specialization:
PhD required in virology, microbiology, immunology or related field.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Must have good skills in molecular biology. Experience with animal experiments and cell culture is desirable.
Principal duties:
The Kawaoka Laboratory studies negative-strand RNA viruses including highly pathogenic influenza viruses and ebolavirus. Our objective is to understand virus processes and how viruses interact with host cellular factors. In this way, we can help to develop better vaccines and anti-viral therapeutics.
We are interested in adding two postdoctoral research associates: one to study the pathogenesis of influenza viruses; the other position will study ebolavirus using replication-incompetent ebolavirus. Please specify the area of interest in your application.
Ideal candidates will be productive, self-motivated individuals with the ability to think critically. Strong basic laboratory skills and good technique are important. Individuals in these positions must present data in presentations and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are a plus.
To be considered, candidates must be eligible for Select Agent clearance and be prepared to conduct research at biological safety level 3 (BSL3). More information please email Eileen Maher
