Job
Postdoctoral Fellow - HIV Replication, Retroviral RNA Packaging, and Virus Assembly
Organization
National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD
Scientific focus area
Cell Biology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, RNA Biology, Virology
About the position
A postdoctoral position is available in the Viral Recombination Section (VRS), HIV Dynamics and Replication Program (HIV DRP), Center for Cancer Research (CCR).
The VRS studies retroviral replication using human immunodeficiency viruses and other retroviruses, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms of viral RNA biology, specific RNA packaging, virus assembly, and HIV replication. Molecular tools and advanced imaging approaches are used to dissect various aspects of viral replication mechanisms. A more complete description of the projects can be found at https://ccr.cancer.gov/staff-directory/wei-shau-hu.
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What you'll need to apply
Interested candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or an M.D. and have less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Applicants must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and/or virology. Starting stipend of $65,100, commensurate with experience. This is a time-limited, renewable appointment.
To apply, send a cover letter, CV including bibliography, and contact information for three references to the following address:
Dr. Wei-Shau Hu, B.V.M., Ph.D.
Viral Recombination Section
HIV Dynamics and Replication Program
National Cancer Institute
P.O. Box B, Building 535, Room 336
Frederick, MD 21702-1201
Email: wei-shau.hu@nih.gov
Contact name
Wei-Shau Hu
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Qualifications
Interested candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or an M.D. and have less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Applicants must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and/or virology.
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