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Postdoctoral Scientist - Molecular Virology

POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST – MOLECULAR VIROLOGY

Texas Biomedical is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scientist in Molecular Virology in Dr. Diako Ebrahimi’s lab in San Antonio, Texas. The candidate will be working on an NIH funded project to investigate donor-specific virus-host interaction mechanisms focusing on the role of APOBEC3 enzymes in immunity against immunodeficiency viruses across humans and nonhuman primate models. This position provides unique research and career development opportunities across disciplines including virology, genomics, evolution, and bioinformatics.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides unique research and training opportunities including access to exceptional resources such as BSL3 and BLS4 labs, SNPRC (Southwest National Primate Research Center), a vigorous infectious disease program on SARS-CoV-2, HIV, malaria, schistosomiasis, Ebola, Zika, hepatitis C and TB, outstanding imaging, computational, and sequencing facilities, and several career development programs including grant writing and leadership courses. Texas Biomed faculty have adjunct appointments at two universities in San Antonio (UTSA and UTHSCSA), which provide additional training and career development opportunities for employees at Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepares and assists in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and reports.
· Independently designs, troubleshoots, and conducts molecular biology and virology experiments involving techniques such as transfection, infectivity assays, flow cytometry, microscopy, PCR, Western blot, cell culture, ELISA, RNA immunoprecipitation and sequencing, CRISPR, and next generation sequencing (single cell and long-read sequencing).
· Maintains record of all experiments performed and data collected to ensure quality and integrity of data.
· Presents research findings at seminars and scientific meetings
· Works in a cross-disciplinary team and contributes to collaborative studies
· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Required: Ph.D. in molecular biology, virology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related discipline. Experience in standard lab techniques and molecular virology methods. Willing to learn new techniques required for the projects, Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
Preferred: Experience in BSL2+; experience in working with HIV and SIV; knowledge of data analysis, standard statistical tests, bioinformatics; familiarity with databases such as Los Alamos, UCSC Genome Browser, 1000Genomes, TCGA, and ICGC.
This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position. Texas Biomedical Research Institute business hours are Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional after hours or weekend cell culture maintenance will be necessary. Texas Biomedical Research Institute is committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen is required.

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU:
· Competitive pay and career development opportunities
· 7% Employer funded retirement contribution starting day one
· Full insurance benefits
· Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December
· We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging! 

**All new hires must present proof of an up-to-date COVID-19 immunization record to include booster(s), if eligible.