A
postdoctoral position is available immediately to participate in an
interdisciplinary research program in structural immunology in the laboratory
of Dr. Pazgier (https://www.usuhs.edu/node/68252)
at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda,
MD. Candidates are expected to work on ongoing research projects in structural
biology with the aim to understand the molecular basis of the adaptive immune
response to HIV-1 and Sars-Cov-2 and the ultimate goal to develop new
protein-based therapeutics and novel vaccine concepts. Strong research
interests and experience in molecular cloning, protein expression, molecular
interaction analysis, X-ray crystallography and/or Cryo-EM, as well as
outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, are required
for this post. Candidates with an immunological background are invited to apply.

Candidates
need to be highly motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a dynamic,
collaborative and multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to
candidates with exceptionally strong experimental skills, a strong record of
peer-reviewed publications, and a demonstrated commitment to basic and
translational research. Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in
chemistry/biochemistry, microbiology, immunology or a closely-related field.
Candidates at any career stage are invited.

USU
is in Bethesda, MD directly across the street from the NIH, and is therefore
part of an extraordinarily vibrant local biomedical research community. Our
research projects take advantage of recently established Core facilities for
Nextgen sequencing, Bioinformatics and Structural Biology analyses. USU has a
strongly collaborative environment, with weekly Immunology data club and
journal club meetings, as well as regular research seminars featuring local and
invited speakers.

Candidates
should apply to the Henry M. Jackson Foundation: http://careers.hjf.org submitting a CV plus names
and contact information for 3 references.

Note:
you may also directly contact Dr. Pazgier directly, marzena.pazgier@usuhs.edu.

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