POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, CHANDA LAB
Scripps Research
San Diego, CA0–5 yrs57m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Join a team investigating mechanisms of virus-host interactions.
- Focus on identifying cellular antiviral responses and molecular signatures linked to severe disease.
- Play an important intellectual, technical, and scientific role in projects.
- Assist with the preparation of grant applications and manuscripts.
- Contribute to additional projects in the lab.
- Position supported by NIH funding.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate mechanisms of virus-host interactions.
- Identify cellular antiviral responses and molecular signatures linked to severe disease.
- Utilize systems biology, including large-scale technologies (CRISPR/RNAi, proteomics/ chemoproteomics, chemical biology, NextGen Sequencing, etc.).
- Employ fundamental virology, cellular/molecular biology, and biochemistry-based approaches.
- Assist in the preparation of grant applications and manuscripts.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D. degree in biological science is required, preferably in neuroinflammation or innate immunity.
- Strong background in signaling pathways is a plus.
- Strong background in cellular/molecular biology techniques:
- Cell/tissue culture
- Isolation and manipulation of primary cells (expertise in neuronal and microglial culture systems is a plus)
- Microscopy
- Demonstrated productivity with a strong publication record in high-quality journals.
- Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in biological science.
- Experience in basic virology and immunology is desired.
- Experience with systems biology approaches is desired.