Postdoctoral Researcher
About the role
The Baxter lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct independent research in viral pathogenesis and immunology. The lab focuses on developing and utilizing animal models to understand how emerging pathogens induce disease, employing a range of in vitro and in vivo techniques such as molecular cloning, PCR, plaque assays, ELISA, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, transcriptomics/RNA‑Seq, neurocognitive behavioral testing, and in vivo imaging. The successful candidate will work on mouse‑model projects studying emerging viral pathogens, with a particular emphasis on neurotropic alphaviruses, and will be encouraged to pursue new research directions.
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute that combines highest‑level biocontainment labs, a federally‑designated National Primate Research Center, over 85 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies, and an entrepreneurial culture with specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct scientific experiments independently and in collaboration with other researchers in the lab and at Texas Biomed.
- Prepare materials for publication and grant applications.
- Participate in seminars and scientific meetings appropriate to the field of interest.
Requirements
- Ph.D