Post Doctoral Fellow The Michailidis Lab

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Description

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Michailidis Lab at Emory University. The lab focuses on Virus-Host interactions using innovative tools including state-of-the-art targeted and whole-genome CRISPR screens bulk and single-cell transcriptomics and a set of molecular virological and biochemical assays across different viruses (HBV HIV). The lab has also a special interest in liver-related studies including viral hepatitis fatty-liver disease and immunometabolism employing advanced primary human hepatocyte culture systems and humanized liver-chimeric mice. The lab is housed in the modern and open-space Health Sciences and Research Building. Emory University is one of the top US academic institutions with highly impactful research programs and provides access to core facilities with cutting-edge technologies. Emory is located in the suburbs of Atlanta a vibrant metropolitan city that combines city life attractions inside a forest landscape.

Candidates must be highly motivated well organized technically proficient critically minded and able to work independently but collaboratively with others. Candidates must possess a PhD MD or MD / PhD with a strong background in virology or other areas relevant to our research.

List of preferred technical skills (not all necessary) :

• Bioinformatics analysis (RNA-Seq analysis)
• Cell culture (cell lines primary cells)
• Virology background

Please upload a cover letter describing research interests and career goals CV and contact information for 3 references.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

NOTE : This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone : (V) (TDD).

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1