Postdoctoral Fellow
Job ID
2021-1585
Category
Scientific Research
Location : Location
US-NM-Albuquerque
Type
Full-time
Division
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI)
Overview
Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Adriana Kajon to conduct independent work to support basic and applied ongoing research efforts.
The position offers a good opportunity for immersion into different aspects of virology and for interaction with a multidisciplinary environment at LBRI, the University of New Mexico scientific community, and external collaborators. The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for the design and evaluation of experiments, development of new ideas to promote current research in the lab and applications for funding, as well as presentation of findings at national and international conferences, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Qualifications
The qualifications required for this position are Ph.D. in Virology, with 0-3 years of post-degree research experience.
Ability to design experiments, and analyze and interpret data. Excellent written and verbal communication. Willingness to work at BSL-3 containment. Proficiency with specialized procedures such as cell culture, protein purification and analysis (immunoprecipitation, Western blotting), immunofluorescence microscopy and DNA techniques including cloning, PCR, qPCR is highly desirable. At least one publication as first author.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
As Lovelace is a Federal Contractor, all applicants offered positions with the Institute are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
EEO – M/F/Veteran/Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Companies are an Equal Opportunity employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarding to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. All applicants and employees are further protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing or discussing the compensation of other applicants or employees. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click here.
For assistance with our application process, including reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process, please send an email to recruiting@lovelacebiomedical.org or call 505-348-9400.
