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Job Title:
Postdoc Fellow
Department:
Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences
Xu lab at the department of Veterinary Biosciences is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in viral research and antibody discovery to join our interdisciplinary team focused on understanding antibody-antigen interactions and advancing vaccine and therapeutic design for viral diseases and other diseases that affect both humans and animals. The successful candidate will be involved in the viral entry study, as well as antibody discovery and characterization. Responsibilities will include setting up virology study, and antibody functional study. The postdoc will collaborate closely with researchers in immunology and related fields, contribute to publications and grant writing, and will have the opportunity to explore independent research projects aligned with the lab's goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about our research.
Physical Requirements:
This position will be based in a research laboratory environment with standard laboratory conditions.
Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods for data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
May require routine work with biological samples, including recombinant proteins and antibodies.
Use of specialized equipment.
Adherence to safety protocols for handling biological and chemical reagents.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on experimental timelines.
Additional Information:
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. with hands-on experience with viral study and antibody functional characterization.
Proven ability to carry out related experiments.
Strong background in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and other characterization methods.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Desired Requirements:
Experience in virology study, antibody functional analysis.
Prior work on antibody engineering or rational design.
Experience mentoring junior researchers or supervising laboratory personnel.
Location:
Goss Laboratory (0180)
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
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