Postdoctoral Research Associate – HIV Vaccine Immunogen Design

Ames, IA

Post Doc/Trainee

This postdoctoral position focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of novel antigens to advance HIV-1 vaccine research. The successful candidate will conduct structure-based immunogen design, molecular cloning, and production of immunogens, and will evaluate immune responses using a range of biochemical and immunological assays. The role includes working in BSL-2 laboratory environments, performing mammalian cell culture, and supporting small animal studies (e.g., mice and rabbits).

In addition, the position involves mentoring junior laboratory members, contributing to manuscript preparation, and assisting with the development of grant proposals.

Ph.D. in molecular biology, virology, immunology, microbiology, or related fields. Experience in gene cloning and molecular biology, viral vaccine R&D.

• Experience with recombinant protein expression in eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems and protein purification
• Experience with immunoassays and virus neutralization assays
• Experience with HIV-1 vaccine research
• Experience with structural analysis of proteins or protein complexes (e.g., X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM)
• Experience with hybridoma generation and monoclonal antibody (mAb) characterization, and laboratory animal handling

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work Flex options for some positions. Work Flex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work.

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.