Postdoctoral Scientist: Virology and Immunology at Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic Postdoctoral Scientist with a background in virology/immunology to study HIV-COVID coinfection using the non-human primate model on a funded NIH R01 project. Our primary goal is to establish the role of pre-existing HIV in driving severity of COVID-19 using latest state of art techniques like single cell RNA sequencing, high parameter flow cytometry and confocal microscopy. Due to an immensely collaborative environment, candidate needs to be self-driven and capable of propelling their own research project while assisting other lab members in their research endeavors.

The postdoctoral scientist will work closely with the Principal Investigator Dr. Singh along with other lab members in high containment (ABSL3). The postdoctoral scientist will have great opportunities to use state-of-the-art technologies at the exceptional environment of SNPRC and Texas Biomed and work with national and international collaborators while performing cutting edge research on infectious diseases like AIDS, COVID-19 and tuberculosis.

The Role:

• Capable of design and troubleshoot experiments.
• Perform and assist in immunological experiments including primary cell culture, blood processing, isolation of lymphocytes and macrophages, immunophenotyping etc.
• Performing and assisting team members in functional assays including assessing virus replication, innate/adaptive immune responses, ex vivo antigenic re-stimulation, and pathogenesis.
• Willing to work in team and contribute in collaborative studies.
• Communicate results by publishing in high impact peer reviewed journals and participating in international conferences/seminars

Our Ideal Candidate:

• A PhD in relevant discipline with experience in virology or immunology.
• Strong organizational skills and publication record.
• Excellent communication abilities in English; spoken and written.
• General working knowledge of Biosafety level 2 (BSL2) bio containment principles and protocols for animal and laboratory space.
• Prior Biosafety level 3 (BSL3) or big data analysis experience is desired, but not required.

Who We Are:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.

What We Can Offer YOU:

• Competitive Pay
• 7% Employer-Funded retirement contribution starting day one
• Full insurance benefits
• Onsite Gym & Medical Clinic
• Holidays, PTO and a paid week for the last week of December
• We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging!

Other: Working conditions involve the requirement to follow basic safety precautions in a BSL2 and BSL3 facility and performs work on various strains of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV).

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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