Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Mucosal Immunity and Respiratory Viral Infections

Job Description

University: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Country: United States Deadline: Not specified The Laboratory of Virology at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research position focusing on mucosal immune responses to respiratory viruses such as coronaviruses and influenza. The selected candidate will have access to advanced BSL-4 laboratory facilities and will work within a multidisciplinary team to advance our understanding of viral pathogenesis and immune mechanisms at mucosal surfaces. Key Responsibilities – Conduct experiments under BSL2–BSL4 containment conditions. – Investigate immune mechanisms following infection or vaccination. – Utilize high-dimensional flow cytometry, spatial profiling, and advanced immunological/virological techniques. – Analyze and interpret complex immunological and virological data. – Prepare research manuscripts and present findings at leading scientific conferences. – Mentor junior members of the laboratory. Requirements – PhD in immunology, virology, microbiology, or a related field. – Demonstrated expertise in flow cytometry, spatial profiling, and experimental virology. – Proven research productivity and ability to work independently. – Willingness to work in high-containment laboratory settings and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references via the official NIH training website: https://www.training.nih.gov/jobs/pdpmirerv-080125/ For further information about the laboratory, please visit: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/neeltje-van-doremalen Want the latest academic positions tailored to your field and desired country sent directly to your inbox? Sign up now at: https://phdfinder.com/register and enjoy 2 weeks free! Show more Show less