美国乔治华盛顿大学招聘分子生物学博士后

Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication, respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.

A post-Doctoral Scientist position is available immediately in the department to study molecular mechanisms that control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transcription and latency. Primarily focusing on three main aspects of HIV life cycle, 1) HIV latency and role of epigenetic modifications in regulating HIV transcription during both latency establishment and upon reactivation of latent proviruses; 2) How HCV co-infection affect the life cycle of HIV and vice versa in HIV patients; 3) Role of drugs of abuse on HIV infection in drug addict HIV patients. You will be required to conduct research on drugs of abuse treated cells.
The responsibilities include: planning, conducting, and analyzing experiments, proven ability to write manuscripts, and presenting data through seminars and posters at scientific talks and meetings.
The candidate should be experienced with molecular biology methods, mammalian tissue culture and transfections. Experience working with viruses and/or other human pathogens, prior experience with flow cytometry, ChIP assays and data analysis is desirable. Willingness to be trained to work with human biological samples (e.g. blood, tissue samples).

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in molecular biology or related field

Desired Qualifications:
-1-2 years of research experience at postdoctoral level

Publication history; some research publications

Proven ability to write articles in English

Experience in molecular biological techniques

To apply, please visit http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/19810

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