Postdoctoral Researcher (Molecular & Comparative Pathobiology

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

$63,480 - $69,180

Johns Hopkins University:
School of Medicine:
Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our cutting-edge research team focused on HIV-1persistence and cure strategies. This dynamic role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative scientificdiscoveries in the field of HIV research, utilizing advancedmolecular biology, virology, and lentiviral vector methods. Theideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment,demonstrate technical proficiency in laboratory methods, and possess a passion for advancing understanding of viral latency anderadication.

This paid position provides comprehensive research experience in a vibrant academic or research institution dedicated to innovative health solutions.

• Conduct complex experiments involving tissue culture,lentiviral packaging and titration, DNA isolation, PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry, ELISA, and immunoassays to investigateHIV-1 persistence mechanisms
• Develop and optimize assays related to HIV-1 latency reversaland eradication strategies
• Perform cell culture experiments with mammalian cells,including lentiviral transduction
• Analyze datasets to interpret experimental results and generatescientific insights
• Maintain meticulous laboratory records documenting experimental procedures, results, and data analysis outcomes in compliance with research standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects involvingdevelopment of innovative HIV-1 cure strategies, molecular biologytechniques, and biochemical assays
• Contribute to scientific publications by preparing figures,writing manuscripts, and presenting findings at conferences orseminars

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or related field with demonstrated research experience in cell & molecular biology techniques and production of lentiviral vectors
• Proven expertise in tissue culture methods including mammaliancell culture and transfection procedures
• Hands-on experience with DNA isolation, PCR amplification,Western blotting, flow cytometry (cytometry), and immunoassays suchas ELISA
• Familiarity with assay development for HIV-1 latency studies orsimilar viral persistence models is highly desirable
• Strong data analysis skills using biostatistical methods
• Track record of scientific publications demonstratingindependent research capabilities in relevant fields
• Excellent record-keeping skills with attention to detail;ability to work effectively within a team environment in a fast-paced research setting

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity forits faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university doesnot discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status,pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age,disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The University is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs,benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability,performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximumsalaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.

The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may varyand will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

• Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: .

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether acandidate’s conviction history is job-disqualifying, the Universityconsiders the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that haspassed since the conviction, and the nature of the job beingsought.

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