Postdoctoral Fellow - Reovirus Neurobiology and Virus-Host Interactions

University of Pittsburgh

Categories:
  • Post Doctoral Position - Academic
Job Type/Arrangement:
  • Full Time
Description:

Postdoctoral Fellowship In Viral Replication and Virus-Host Interactions

A postdoctoral position is available to join a dynamic and interactive group engaged in the study of molecular viral pathogenesis using the mammalian reovirus system. Projects are available in many areas of reovirus biology, including viral attachment and cell entry, formation and function of viral replication organelles, mechanisms of viral egress, and virus-host interactions leading to neurologic disease. Applicants should have proficiency in molecular and cellular biology. Experience in studies of viral replication and pathogenesis is desirable.

The Dermody lab is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and benefits from membership in two terrific institutions, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. We are located at a state-of-the-art research building adjoining the hospital, with stunning views of the city and Allegheny river and easy access to popular, vibrant neighborhoods.

Interviews are in-person. For inquiries, please send a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research experience, and the names of three references to:

Danica Sutherland, Ph.D.
[email protected]
(501)-818-5325

Manager, Dermody Laboratory

Research Laboratory of:

Terence S. Dermody, M.D.
Departments of Pediatrics and Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Benefits:
University of Pittsburgh full benefits package
Education Requirement:
Ph.D.
Years of Experience:
3-5
Required Skills & Areas of Study:
  • virology
  • pathogenesis
  • host-pathogen interactions
  • virus-host interactions
Salary:
Per NIH/NRSA stipend standards
Location:
Rangos Research Building, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Department of Pediatrics
4401 Penn Ave.
Rangos Floor 9 Bay 13
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania 15224
US
Contact:
Terence Dermody, PhD