Scientist - Virus Host Interactions; Arias Group

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco (CZ Biohub SF) (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Stanford, UC Berkeley, and UC San Francisco - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub SF itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies.

We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands‑on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub San Francisco facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Arias Group (https://) at CZ Biohub San Francisco explores the molecular mechanisms of virus–host interactions in cells infected with medically relevant viruses. Our overarching objective is to reveal molecular dependencies that can be targeted for developing broad-spectrum antivirals. We actively collaborate with virology, cell biology, genomics, proteomics, microscopy, and data science teams across CZ Biohub San Francisco.

We invite a dynamic and dedicated Scientist to enrich our team, someone keen to explore the intricate molecular interplay within virus-infected cells. This role is a confluence of multiomics analysis, comparative virology, and bioinformatics to uncover the mechanisms viruses use to hijack cellular machinery and identify potential targets for antiviral therapies.

The application requires a cover letter that includes your interest in this role, the contributions you are excited to make, the skills you want to strengthen on the job, your professional goals, and how this role can help you achieve them.

• Design, conduct, and analyze multiomics (transcriptomics and proteomics) experiments in virus‑infected cells
• Establish, optimize, and troubleshoot comparative virology experiments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of virologists, cell biologists, computational microscopists, and genomics and proteomics experts
• Collaborate with data sciences teams to integrate multiomic data, enhancing understanding of viral infection mechanisms
• Ensure meticulous record‑keeping of experimental workflows, findings, and analytical data
• Disseminate findings through scientific publications and presentations at internal, local, and international conferences
• Actively participate in the publication process, from manuscript preparation to submission in peer‑reviewed journals and open‑access platforms
• Contribute to disseminating research findings by depositing software and datasets in recognized repositories
• Stay updated with the latest molecular biology and multiomics techniques relevant to viral research
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a nurturing learning environment

• Hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field with 1‑2 years of post‑Ph.D. experience, and at least 5 years of research experience
• At least 4 years of experience in…