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The University of Iowa

Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Wu Lab

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Iowa City, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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A Molecular Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand molecular and biochemical processes. May teach molecular biology or specialize in clinical research, gene sequencing, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.

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Department Microbiology and Immunology/Carver College of Medicine Jobcode Postdoctoral Research Scholar Working Title Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Wu Lab Details Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Dr. Li Wu's Lab Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa HIV Interactions with Host Factors Multiple postdoctoral researcher positions are available to study virus interactions with host factors in Dr. Li Wu's lab in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. The position is for work on one of NIH-funded projects: (1) Targeting

HIV-1 RNA

modifications in latently infected CD4+ T cells for therapeutic development, or (2) SAMHD1-mediated regulation of HIV-1 innate immunity and viral gene expression. The Wu lab is in an interdisciplinary and highly interactive department offering state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities. Please refer to our recent publications at the Wu Lab website website: https://wu.lab.uiowa.edu/publications (https://wu.lab.uiowa.edu/publications)

Selected Publications:

Cheung, et al. PLoS Pathog. 2026,

PMID:

41855156 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41855156/) Yang, et al. mBio, 2025,

PMID:

40434097 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40434097/) Mishra, et al. mBio, 2024,

PMID:

39373537 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39373537/) Baek et al. Nat Microbiol. 2024,

PMID:

38605174 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38605174/) Chen, et al. PLoS Pathog. 2021,

PMID:

33690734 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33690734/) Chen, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci

U S A, 2018, PMID

29610295 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29610295) Antonucci, et al. Nat Med. 2016,

PMID:

27711056 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27711056) Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. degree (0~3-year experience preferred) in virology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, or genetics are encouraged to apply. Experience in virology research (particularly HIV-1) is highly desired. Expertise in RNA biology and single-cell RNA-sequencing techniques is also desirable. The candidate will be expected to independently manage their research projects in consultation with the PI and will lead the preparation of manuscripts for publication. The successful candidate(s) will join an existing team of postdoctoral researchers and graduate students and will have the opportunity to be appointed to NIH-funded T32 training grants and to develop independent research projects. Individuals who intend to follow a career in academic science are especially encouraged to apply. Previous postdocs trained in the lab have become independent faculty members at research universities or leading scientists in the biotech industry. Contact

EILEEN SULLIVAN

Phone:

319-335-0698

Email:

eileen-sullivan@uiowa.edu Application Instructions Email your resume and cover letter to eileen-suillivan@uiowa.edu Ad Start Date 07/27/2026 Ad End Date 07/30/2026