ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

-Postdoctoral Associate conducts research in zoonotic viral respiratory infections
-The candidate would work with a team of faculty, clinicians, postdoctoral professionals, graduate and undergraduate students in conducting research and training regarding zoonotic viral respiratory infections. Much of the work is applied in nature.
-Plans, directs and coordinates complex lab-based or field research following general technical procedures.
-Gain training in and conducts laboratory work in BSL2E and BSL3E laboratory spaces
-Oversees the records of all tests performed, data collected and reviews preliminary analysis of junior staff.
-Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
-Establishes and maintains quality control measures for assigned project operations.
-Works with Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities and establishes appropriate reporting procedures.
-Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
-Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data.
-Assist Principal Investigator with drafting research proposals, scientific reports and teaching scientific methods to more junior trainees.
-Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
-Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
-Adheres to internal controls established for department.
-May supervise junior staff and in doing so oversees the daily activities and work assignments of more junior research staff.
-Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Doctoral degree in the life sciences with 5 years of related experience is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Doctoral degree in life sciences
-US Citizen
-5 years of experience in infectious disease research and experience in scientific publication.
-Experience in preparing proposal for human subjects and animal use ethics board reviews (IRB and IACUC).