Post Doctoral Associate

The Pandrea lab is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate with strong training in HIV/SIV pathogenesis.  Incumbent will be expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgement.  Incumbent will work directly with Dr. Pandrea and will conduct innovative research in the field of HIV/SIV with a focus on mucosal immunology and metabolic abnormalities related to retroviral infections.  

Requirements:   

• PhD in Immunology, Pathology & Infectious Diseases

• Established record of published research

• Strong methodological background

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Demonstrated evidence of organizational skills and attention to detail, strong writing skills

 

Job Duties:  Incumbent will play a significant intellectual, technical, and scientific role in our lab.   They will:

• Help design and conduct experimental research work within the HIV/SIV pathogenesis field

• Maintain detailed documentation of the research experiments

• Develop new ideas that promote current research areas in our lab and lead new projects

• Present research at scientific meetings

• Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of Dr. Pandrea

• Assist with the preparation of grant applications

• Responsible for the operation of specific equipment; trains research staff, undergraduate, and graduate students

 

 

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Med-Pathology, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae