Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH
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Job Description
Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Salary: $73588 per year
Department: Microbiology
Physical work location: One Gustave L. Levy Place Box #1124 NY NY 10029
Name PI or Supervisor: Benhur Lee; ;
Web link to Lab: link to Dept: Contact: Molly Deroy; ;
Responsibilities
Details of Research Project:
The candidates research will focus on the biology and pathogenesis of paramyxoviruses using primary cell systems (e.g. Synvivio organonchip models) organoids and novel animal models including the development of iPSCderived cell types and organoids using SeVinduced reprogramming. You will bring an organismal perspective to the molecular virology projects in the lab. You will also help in identifying viral and host determinants that modulate viral replication and pathogenesis coupled with the use of antivirals that target these determinants. You will apply his animal and organoid culture expertise to help various projects in the lab.
Technical Duties:
- Develop and apply organoid culture systems to questions regarding paramyxoviruses replication tropism and species restriction.
- Use reverse genetics to generate paramyxoviruses with relevant mutations that allow for analysis of virushost determinants.
- Learn and teach small animal infection and analytical techniques to other members of the lab.
- Partake in rotating lab responsibilities that contribute to a wellfunctioning lab.
- Helping the PI write and obtain approvals for animal (IACUC) and relevant biosafety protocols (IBC).
- Join in all relevant intellectual activities of the lab and department.
- Write and publish results in a timely fashion.
Qualifications
Educational and other Requirements for the position:PhD required
Experience Required: Research experience preferred
SPOCUAW Local 4100 at Icahn School of Medicine (Post Docs) 815 Microbiology ISM Icahn School of Medicine
Employment Type
Full-Time
