Post Doctoral Fellow - Chen Lab

Salary/Position Classification

• $45,000+/year annual, Exempt
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Conduct research related to infectious diseases, organelle cell biology, and neurodegenerative disorders

Duties & Responsibilities

• The applicant will design and conduct experiments outlined in funded grants as well as test new hypotheses related to the infectious disease (HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2) and neurodegenerative disorders. These experiments will include cells culture, molecular, histologic, and biochemical analysis, calcium imaging, and confocal microscopy.
• The work will focus heavily on the role of endolysosomes and inter-organellar signaling in Alzheimer’s disease, HIV-associated neurodegenerative disorders, and COVID-19 associated neurological complications; So, experience in these areas is highly desired.
• The position is 100% research oriented and funded by NIH grants. In addition to conducting experiments related to funded grants, the duties of the position will include reading and knowing the relevant literature, training lab personnel in the laboratory, attending and presenting at scientific meetings, and writing manuscripts. The successful candidate is expected to submit one first-author paper per year. 

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences and/or neuroscience or related field
• Experiences in 3 of the 5 following areas (as demonstrated in CV)
  • HIV-1
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Endolysosomes and/or inter-organellar signaling
  • Cellular senescence
  • Neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease, HIV-associated neurodegenerative disorders, or COVID-19 associated neurological complications
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in infectious diseases; SARS-CoV-2
• Molecular/genetic studies or organelle cell biology
• Neuroinflammation, senescence, and/or neurodegeneration
• Ability to generate ideas worthy of receiving extramural funding

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 01/15/25 and include the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Reference contact information