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Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology
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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.
$88,870 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Biology Location Bloomington Position Summary The Dharan Lab in the Department of Biology at Indiana University, Bloomington is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to work on HIV -1 related projects with minimal supervision. The primary goal of the lab is to characterize the role of nuclear pore complex machinery in mediating HIV -1 nuclear entry and subsequent downstream process that leads to productive viral gene integration. The goal of this position is to work on active projects to generate data for publications and to also generate data for external funding. The prospective candidate should be willing to work in a collaborative environment, assisting graduate students, supervising undergraduate students and presenting their work in shared lab meetings and outside meetings. Basic Qualifications Education and Experience required: Highly motivated individuals holding a Ph.D. degree in virology and preferably on HIV -1 research are encouraged to apply. The lab combines basic virology and cell biology approaches including widefield, confocal and super resolution imaging techniques and flow cytometry to address key questions. The prospective candidate should have the knowledge to perform cell culture works and a willingness to learn and trouble shoot new techniques.
Required skills:
PhD in Virology- Cell culture
- Viral vector production
- Viral infection assays
- Basic cloning techniques
- Microscopy (widefield or confocal) techniques
- Flow cytometry
- CRISPR Knockout and knock in techniques
- Ability to plot and interpret data and come up with follow up experiments
- Demonstrates mastery of time management
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Ability to work as a team
- Proficient communication skills, written and oral
- Anticipates and solves problems
- High degree of initiative Preferred skills: PhD in Virology with HIV research
- Image analysis techniques
- Mass Spectrometry techniques Department Contact for Questions To apply , please submit (1) a cover letter describing your current research and educational background, your career goals, why you think you are suitable for this position, and the date you are available to start, (2) a CV or resume and (3) the name and contact info of two references.