Postdoctoral Associate

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Virology, Immunology, & Microbiology

Institution: Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Laboratory Focus: Tumor virology and related cancers/diseases, with a particular focus on epigenetic and metabolic controls of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) lifecycle in lymphoproliferative diseases and carcinomas.

Research Approaches: Integrates cutting-edge CRISPR genome editing, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics to study herpesvirus-host interactions in lymphocytes and epithelial cells.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research as part of an NIH-funded postdoctoral associate position.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Virology, Microbiology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Extensive experience in flow cytometry.
• Extensive experience in DNA and protein related biochemical assays.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid background in virology.
• Experience with 3D cell culture.
• Experience with organoid models.

To Apply

• Contact Dr. Yifei Liao directly for more information.
• Submit the following materials to Dr. Yifei Liao ([email protected] and [email protected]):
• Cover letter (1-2 pages) describing research interests, experience, and career goals.
• Curriculum vitae with publication list.
• Contact information for three references.

Compensation

• Minimum Salary: $67,500.00
• Maximum Salary: $70,000.00
• Salary determination is based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.