Specialist - Research-Fixed Term

Specialist
- Research-Fixed Term

An Academic Research Specialist position is available in the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology to work in the laboratory of Dr. Wei Wang. The position is available starting immediately. The main project is to investigate how WHIM mutations affect papillomavirus copy number and contribute to HPV pathogenesis. Another project will dissect how K17 expression is up regulated in HPV+ head and neck cancer and what factors are regulated by K17 to regulate immune microenvironment in head and neck cancer models.

The applicant must have a PhD in the area of microbiology/immunology/molecular biology or a related field and have a strong background in immunology. Strong quantitative and communication skills are required. The applicant is expected to design and conduct experiments independently and clearly document results for use in presentations, manuscripts and grants. Previous experience working with animal models and flow cytometry is required.

Next generation sequencing data analysis skills are desired.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position with reappointment contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Terminal
- Microbiology, immunology, molecular biology or a related field.

Strong quantitative and communication skills are required. Previous experience working with animal models and flow cytometry is required.

A PhD with at least four years of postdoctoral experience. Next generation sequencing data analysis skills are desired.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three references.

08/17/2026

Some duties in this position may include the following exposure to health risks:

• Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.
• Paraformaldehyde, TEMED, beta-mercaptoethonal

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