A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Meharry Medical College to study HIV-1 restriction factor. Research will focus on the cellular regulation of HIV-1 restriction. The successful applicant will join our lab that uses molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and cell biology to address questions in molecular retro-virology.
Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology and immunology. Previous experiences with human primary cells (macrophage and CD4+ T cells) is useful.
Required Skills
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | *Design and plan-research in consultation with the principal | | investigator | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Independently performs research experiments | | - Analyzes and interprets experimental results | | - Prepare professional presentations, reports, and publications | | - Engages in collaborative work and coordinators activities with other | | members of the lab and/or with collaborators from other departments | | or institutions | | - Performs other related duties as assigned. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Required Experience
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - PhD in biomedical science with an excellent track record | | of research. Publications required. Strong molecular biology and | | biochemical skills, including laboratory experience with general | | molecular biology techniques (cloning, DNA analysis, PCR, etc.), | | immunosassays (ELISA, Western blot), cell culture, and microscopy | | techniques required. Prior experience with molecular virology, cell | | biology, and medicinal chemistry strongly preferred. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | *Design and plan-research in consultation with the principal | | investigator | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Independently performs research experiments | | - Analyzes and interprets experimental results | | - Prepare professional presentations, reports, and publications | | - Engages in collaborative work and coordinators activities with other | | members of the lab and/or with collaborators from other departments | | or institutions | | - Performs other related duties as assigned. | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+