Visiting Fellow in Virus-Host Interactions and Immunology
Join the Medina Lab at Emory University to study RNA virus pathogenesis and host immune responses.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a background in microbiology, immunology, or molecular biology seeking advanced mentorship in virology.
Overview
The Medina Lab within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Emory Vaccine Center at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a Visiting Fellow. The researcher will investigate molecular mechanisms of disease, viral pathogenesis, and host immune responses to RNA viruses such as influenza and SARS-CoV-2. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and senior scientists, the Fellow will utilize in vitro and in vivo models, multi-omics, and bioinformatics to uncover factors driving severe disease versus resilience. The appointee will design independent projects, develop protocols, analyze complex datasets, and prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
What you'll do
- Design and carry out independent research projects to advance the laboratory's scientific goals
- Develop new experimental protocols, test hypotheses, and evaluate diverse methodologies
- Analyze and interpret experimental datasets, proposing new directions for ongoing studies
- Prepare and draft manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals under PI guidance
- Manage laboratory projects, mentor research staff, and instruct colleagues on specialized techniques
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain specialized laboratory equipment
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or a related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team
- Strong scientific writing and oral communication skills
- Foundational laboratory competencies in molecular biology or immunology
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their application materials through the designated external application portal. Ensure all required documentation is prepared and submitted in accordance with institutional guidelines.
- CV
Contact
404-727-9877
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