Postdoctoral Associate

Job description

Job Description The Meng Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work in a molecular virology lab to study the underlying mechanism(s) of hepatitis E virus (HEV)-associated extrahepatic pathogenesis. The candidates will utilize both in vitro and in vivo model systems to investigate how hepatitis E virus invades the central and peripheral nervous systems to cause neurological injuries leading to various neurological sequalae. The candidates will delineate the molecular, immunological and inflammatory mechanisms associated with hepatitis E virus infection in cells of neurovascular unit, and evaluate the effect of inhibitor(s) on therapeutic intervention of HEV-related neurological sequelae. The candidates are expected to have good written and communication skills, and effectively collaborate with other postdoctoral associates in the lab. Required Qualifications: - Ph.D. in virology, immunology, cell biology or related fields. - Ph.D. must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining. Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in viral immunology or molecular virology. Overtime Status: Exempt: Not e...