Asst Research Scientist - Microbiology
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in virology, immunology, molecular biology or related field
- A minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral research experience in advanced studies of virology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or immunology
- Progressively responsible independent research experience in virology, immunology, and molecular biology
- Extensive proficiency with each of the following:
- Molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, and advanced techniques to evaluate gene expression and transcriptional profiles of immune cells
- Virological assays including viral infection assays, generating and titrating viral stocks
- Western blotting
- Flow cytometry and immunostaining
- Working experience with each of the following:
- Isolation of primary CD4 T-cells or CD14 monocytes from the blood cells
- Cell culture (cell lines and primary cells)
- Retroviral transduction and lentiviral infection
- Immunofluorescence or confocal microscopy
Desirable Qualifications:
- Working experience with each of the following:
- Experience in basic HIV research
- Electron microscopy
- Recombinant protein purification
- Working experience with big data sets generated during the course of virology and immunology experiments
- Basic bioinformatics including the use of online database and resources
- Analysis of RNAseq data
- RNA biology
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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