【招聘】佛罗里达州研究与创新中心：专注病毒与宿主相互作用，Postdoctoral Fellow – Yan Xiang Lab

Job Title

Postdoctoral Fellow – Yan Xiang Lab

Location

Port Saint Lucie

Facility

Fl Research and Innovataion Ctr

Department
Job Code

Shift

Variable

Schedule

12:00am-12:00am

Job Summary

Highly motivated individuals with a PhD or MD/PhD in relevant area are encouraged to apply. This training position, under the direct supervision of a Cleveland Clinic Principal Investigator will provide practical training and experience in a research setting. This position will be located at the Florida Research & Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to research, a collaborative work ethic and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This program is expected to be completed within 5 years.

Job Details

The research focus of the lab is on virus-host interactions, with poxvirus and SARS-CoV-2 as the main models. Projects are related to innate immunity, viral replication mechanisms, and the development of antivirals and vaccines.

Principal Investigator: Yan Xiang, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center

Lab Research Topics:

• Virology

• Biochemistry

• Molecular Biology

• Innate Immunity

• Vaccine

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation

• Plan, design, and conduct experiments

• Collect and analyze data using various laboratory techniques

• Stay updated on relevant literature

• Contribute to the writing of scientific manuscripts

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required

• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.

• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• A PhD degree in virology, molecular biology, or Immunology

• Excellent skills in molecular virology and cell culture techniques

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

• Ability to distinguish color

• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment

• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• CV

• References List

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Virology, Emerging Viruses, Innate Immunity, Viral Vector