FELLOW, POST DOCTORAL

Wan Lab at the Bond Life Sciences Center

Wan Lab at the Bond Life Sciences Center is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the area of Virology at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory and the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Missouri. Our lab is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine; and MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics at University of Missouri (MU). The Wan Lab currently holds more than $28 million in committed grant funding.

The lab is physically located at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center and focuses research on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, especially influenza viruses and SARS-COV-2, by developing and applying integrated, multi-scale, and evidence-based approaches that combine laboratory, clinical and computational methods. The lab has access to the regional BSL-3 and ABSL-3 biocontainment laboratory at the Laboratory for Infectious Diseases Research. This position will be responsible for performing various duties necessary to further research on multiple grants.

The successful candidate will work on projects aimed at unraveling the intricate mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 and/or influenza gain entry into target cells from humans and a range of animal hosts, and/or studying virus aerosolization and transmission risks. The research will involve studying virus-host protein interactions, receptor recognition, and cellular factors involved in viral entry, budding, and aerosolization. The ultimate goal is to develop a tool to identify transmission risks of SARS-CoV-2 at the animal-human interface and to uncover novel targets for therapeutic interventions and develop strategies to inhibit virus entry.

The candidate will be responsible for recording all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator. S/he will be expected to perform experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Shift: Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening hours as required for experiment needs

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Virology, Microbiology or a related field by start of the appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• exceptional organizational and time management skills
• demonstrate the following durable skills : motivation, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude. Additionally, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the university's values.
• Previous experience in a virology lab

Please provide a cover letter, CV and contact information of three references

Application review will begin immediately, but will accept applications until the position is filled.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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