Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: New Orleans

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Postdoctoral Researcher## Position Type:

Other Academic## Department:

LSUAM Vet Med - PBS - RNA Virus Host Interactions (Mariano Carossino ))##

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine## Pay Grade:

Other Academic##

Job Description:

A postdoctoral research position in molecular virology, vaccinology and molecular pathology is available in Dr. Mariano Carossino's laboratory in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU Vet Med). The overall scope of the work includes but is not limited to development of vaccine platforms using vector-based and self-amplifying technologies, reverse genetic approaches of RNA viruses (specifically rotavirus and coronavirus) to study viral pathogenesis and develop reverse genetic-based vaccines, pathogenesis studies on influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 in cell systems and rodent models, and molecular biology of arteriviruses (EAV and PRRSV).

The successful applicant will be involved in a wide array of studies with access to a biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory space.
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* Job Responsibilities:

** 75% - The applicant will be mostly involved in a project focused on the development of a novel vaccine against highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The applicant is expected to apply novel methods for vaccine design that include bioinformatics analysis, cloning, synthesis of in vitro transcribed RNA, and design and manipulation of viral vectors. The work will involve in vitro experiments as well as in vivo experiments using rodent models, embryonated eggs, and poultry.

The in vivo studies require animal handling and processing of clinical and necropsy specimens in a timely and efficient manner. The incumbent will be required to carry out part of the work in a BSL-3/ABSL-3 laboratory. Other complementary projects encompassing reverse genetics of RNA viruses (rotavirus, areriviruses, and coronaviruses) to understand viral pathogenesis and vaccine development will be available either as independent projects or collaboratively with other members of the team.

There is ample opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team having expertise in the areas of cellular and molecular pathology, genomics and transcriptomics, molecular virology, and viral pathogenesis.
20% - The incumbent is required to timely analyze data, properly store and manage generated data, write manuscripts to be published in peer reviewed journals, prepare scientific abstracts to present at scientific meetings, contribute to grant applications developed by the PI, and also the candidate will contribute to maintain the work environment in the laboratory by complying with all biosafety training and policies, and overall organization of the laboratory including ordering supplies for experiments, maintaining inventories and monitoring laboratory equipment.

The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned by the PI, and contribute to the training of other graduate, veterinary or undergraduate students in the PI's laboratory.
5% - Other duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, or related field.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** DVM, BVSc, MV, VMD or equivalent degree and 2+ years of prior doctoral experience working with viral pathogens and cell culture.

Background in bioinformatics, microbiology, reverse genetics, molecular and cell biology techniques and evidence of scientific achievement including a good publication record.

Training and experience in tissue culture, basic virology techniques,virus isolation, protein expression and purification, real-time PCR, immunoassays and flow cytometry is highly desirable.

Prior experience using animal models and writing IACUC protocols is highly desirable.
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