East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University

Post Doctoral Research Associate

United States · Contract

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About the role

  • ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in innovative translational research focused on human viral immunology.
  • The Division offers a thriving academic research environment with outstanding facilities, diverse patient resources, and access to NIH, VA, and Department of Defense-supported research programs.
  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with physician-scientists and research faculty within the Division of Infectious Diseases to investigate mechanisms of viral infection, immune response, inflammation, aging, and immune dysfunction.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the design, execution, analysis, and interpretation of research studies.
  • Maintain accurate research records and documentation.
  • Collaborate with physician-scientists, research faculty, trainees, and multidisciplinary investigators.

Requirements

  • PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, virology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field.
  • Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.
  • It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
  • Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation s.

Nice to have

  • Viral immunology research experience is required, HIV/HCV infection is preferred

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits

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