Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Position: Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Infectious Diseases       

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Dr. Manish Sagar's laboratory primarily aims to understand and develop ways to prevent mucosal HIV transmission. We investigate HIV transmission in various human cohorts to examine mechanisms of HIV-1 transmission, antibody effectiveness and virus evolution. The research program will focus on recent findings that highlight the importance of antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity and concurrent diseases, such as mycobacterium tuberculosis. Publications of 
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/manish.sagar.1/bibliography/40735101/public/?sort=date&direction=ascending

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for highly talented, creative, and independent-minded post-doc candidates to fit into any one of the major endeavors of the lab:

• Identifying and isolating antibodies associated with protection against mother to child HIV-1 transmission
• Investigating impact of mycobacterial tuberculosis disease on HIV immune response and HIV reservoir

Both programs include human clinical cohorts with rich demographic, immunological and virological data The experimental approaches will span molecular biology, immunology, and virology.

The expertise/experiences required for this position include:

• Expertise in basic virology/molecular/cell biology/immunology techniques such as animal cell culture, virus production, neutralization, lentiviral vector production molecular cloning, Western blot, flow cytometry, ELISA, protein expression and purification, knowledge of CRISPR technology, microscopy, human immune cell assays, etc.
• Prior experience in working with large datasets along with next generation sequencing analysis is highly desirable. Relevant training is available upon hire.
• Previous experience working in BSL-2+ laboratories with viruses, particularly HIV, is a plus
• Basic statistical knowledge is highly desirable

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Ph.D and/or MD required

EXPERIENCE:

• Post-doctoral experience in Biological Sciences such as immunology, virology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and other related fields is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of cell culture, molecular biology techniques, proteomics, biochemistry techniques.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and database tools preferred.
• Ability to be self-directed, to prioritize essential tasks, and to balance numerous responsibilities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in collaboration with a variety of individuals, including research scientists, clinicians, and administrators.

Applicants should submit a brief letter of interest summarizing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three individuals willing to provide letters of reference.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

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