Postdoctoral
Associate – Viral immunology
Dr.
Diego Diel Laboratory
Department of Population Medicine
and Diagnostic Sciences
College
of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
Ithaca,
NY 14853
We
are seeking highly motivated scientists to
join the Diel Lab in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic
Sciences, Cornell University, as Post-doctoral Associate, working on projects focusing
on characterizing viral immune responses, identifying, and characterizing protective
viral antigens for subunit vaccine development. The Diel Lab has a diverse
research portfolio with projects currently funded by USDA, APHIS, NPB and NIH (https://diellab.net/). The lab studies mechanisms
underlying virus-host interactions, pathogenesis, immunity, and works on diagnostic
assay development for emerging viral diseases.
This position will work on the
identification and characterization viral correlates of protection and
protective viral antigens. This will involve design, development, testing and
optimization of viral antigens and delivery systems as well as optimization of
immune assays for the characterization of effector humoral and cellular immune
responses. The candidate will help in the design, and will coordinate, and
perform animal immunization challenge studies under BSL-2 and BSL-3 conditions,
and prepare manuscripts for high impact scientific journals.
The applicant should have a PhD in virology
or immunology, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have a
team oriented and collaborative mindset and have a strong desire to develop a
career in the field of viral immunology or vaccinology. Prior training in flow
cytometry and experience with laboratory or large animal models are assets.
This is a
one-year full-time appointment with the potential for extension contingent upon
successful performance.
To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your background,
interests, and career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact
information for three references. All application materials should be submitted
electronically through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23554.
For
questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Diego Diel (dgdiel@cornell.edu).
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and Individuals with Disabilities. We welcome candidates who are equally
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diversity and inclusion.
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Pay Ranges: The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
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finished (2022/11/02, finished 2023/01/27, listed until 2023/05/02)