Post-Doctoral Fellow - Fusco Lab

Essential Functions

• Examine viral pathogen-host interactions using in vitro and in vivo models.
• Elucidate the determinants of transmission and pathogenesis of viral pathogens.
• Perform techniques and practices such as nucleic acid purification, PCR, tissue culture, generation of viral stocks, and viral quantification.

Job Description

• Maintain mammalian and arthropod cell lines.
• Carry out basic virology techniques and record, interpret, and report data.
• Manage animal use/care including infections and post-infection surveillance of mice, and maintain inventory records of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Initiate purchase orders to replenish supplies.
• Independently design and implement research techniques.
• Collect and analyze data and draw conclusions related to the research project.
• Prepare data for publication.
• Prepare publications for peer review, including background literature search and description, using citation programs like Endnote.
• Supervise technical positions/students in carrying out research experiments.
• Perform very technical and highly complex research studies.
• Supervise and maintain the operation of a research laboratory.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Must have a working knowledge of immunology and molecular biology.
• Must be able to record data in an organized fashion.
• Experience with interpreting and reporting data is essential.
• The ability to learn and apply skills in virus and animal handling is expected.
• Independent experimental design and execution is expected.

Specific Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in a public health, medical, clinical, or research laboratory.
• Experience handling dengue virus, Zika virus, C6 mosquito cells, and rodent model work is a plus.