Postdoctoral Research Associate – HIV Vaccine Immunogen Design
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Job Summary
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
This postdoctoral position focuses on the design development and evaluation of novel antigens to advance HIV-1 vaccine research. The successful candidate will conduct structure-based immunogen design molecular cloning and production of immunogens and will evaluate immune responses using a range of biochemical and immunological assays. The role includes working in BSL-2 laboratory environments performing mammalian cell culture and supporting small animal studies (e.g. mice and rabbits).
In addition the position involves mentoring junior laboratory members contributing to manuscript preparation and assisting with the development of grant proposals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in molecular biology virology immunology microbiology or related fields. Experience in gene cloning and molecular biology viral vaccine R&D.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with recombinant protein expression in eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems and protein purification
- Experience with immunoassays and virus neutralization assays
- Experience with HIV-1 vaccine research
- Experience with structural analysis of proteins or protein complexes (e.g. X-ray crystallography cryo-EM)
- Experience with hybridoma generation and monoclonal antibody (mAb) characterization and laboratory animal handling
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Biomedical Sciences provides superior education in basic health sciences including anatomy (both human and veterinary) histology physiology pharmacology cell biology and toxicology. Our courses span the undergraduate graduate and professional DVM curricula.
Department Unit/Website:
Biomedical Sciences - Biomedical Sciences
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Why Choose Iowa State University
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- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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