Postdoctoral Position - Viral Immunology & Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis Job at University of Iowa - Microbiology and Immunology, Iowa City, IA

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  • University of Iowa - Microbiology and Immunology
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Postdoctoral Position – Viral Immunology & Respiratory Virus Pathogenesis

A postdoctoral position is available in the Manicassamy Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine , to investigate the viral and host determinants of respiratory virus-induced cytokine storm and immunopathology .

Our laboratory studies how interactions between respiratory viruses and the host immune system determine disease severity, with a particular interest in influenza viruses and antiviral immune responses.

The project will combine viral immunology, mouse models and genetics, cellular immunology, multicolor/spectral flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing approaches to define the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying protective versus pathological immune responses during respiratory viral infection.

We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. with a strong background in viral immunology and expertise in cellular immunology and flow cytometry . Experience with respiratory viruses, NGS, and/or bioinformatics is desirable.

Interested candidates should send a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to:

Balaji Manicassamy, Ph.D.
Mark Stinski Professor in Virology
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, IA 52242
balaji-manicassamy@uiowa.edu

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