Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Viral Immunology

EMPLOYER: The laboratory of Dr. Amit Kapoor, Center for Vaccine and Immunity at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH) and Ohio State University.

LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio, USA

SALARY: Based on NIH Post-doctoral stipend guidelines, benefits include family health insurance, matched retirement account

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

DISCIPLINE: Immunology, host-virus interactions, vaccine-induced immunity

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Non-profit

RESEARCH DESCRIPTION: The Kapoor lab is an NIH-funded lab whose research interests broadly focus on understanding host-virus interactions and immunopathogenesis. The lab studies virus evolution and immune subversion associated with chronic virus infections and uses animal models of acute and chronic virus infection and various vaccination strategies to define the nature of immunity required to avert or revert chronic virus infections.

We are looking to fill 2-3 postdoctoral fellows/scientists who are highly motivated individuals to drive these projects independently and explore additional but connected areas related to virus-host interaction and adaptive immunity. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter indicating areas of expertise, a detailed statement of research interests, including scientific accomplishments, and a list of 3 references.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have an MD, Ph.D., or MD/PhD
• Strong background in immunology and experience in advanced cellular and molecular immunology techniques, including multicolor flow cytometry and other relevant techniques.
• Prior knowledge and practical experience in murine models of virus infection and conditional knockout mice.
• Candidates should be capable of independently designing and carrying out high-level, complex research experiments.
• Applicants with a good track record of publication, effective communication skills, and scientific writing skills are desirable.

Contact with questions. Amit.Kapoor@nationwidechildrens.org

We can offer potential candidates:

• Up to 5 years of salary and project support
• Substantial financial support to develop new ideas.
• Strong mentorship to support career development toward academic or industry jobs
• State-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities
• Affiliation with The Ohio State University College of Medicine
• Collaborative initiatives with clinical faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Founded in 1892, Nationwide Children's Hospital has evolved into one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Named as a Top 10 Honor Roll "Best Children's Hospital" since 2013, Nationwide Children's is one of America's largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric health care systems providing wellness, preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative care for infants, children, and adolescents, as well as adult patients with congenital disease.

In partnership with The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children's trains, mentors, and advocates for the next generation of pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, pediatric specialists, and research scientists. Ohio State's Department of Pediatrics is essentially housed at Nationwide Children's.