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POSITION TITLE: Postdoctoral Associate
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Briney Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join us in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research. We use a combination of advanced single cell multi-omics techniques and sophisticated computational tools to deeply explore the antibody response to emerging infectious diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will contribute to antibody discovery projects against a variety of viral targets, including Lassa, Ebola, HIV, SARS-CoV-2, influenza and others. The antibodies we discover have potential use as therapeutics or as templates for rational vaccine development.
Because we tightly integrate wet-lab experimentation and bioinformatics into all of our projects, a substantial portion of your time will be spent using and developing computational tools for analyzing vast single cell multi-omics datasets. Programming experience is a major plus (we primarily use Python), but don't worry if you're new to programming - we're happy to teach you! Skilled experimental immunologists with an interest in computational immunology are always welcome.
We work with several pathogens that are typically found only in West and Central Africa, so members from our group regularly travel to Sierra Leone to collect and process samples, bring equipment and reagents, and train local scientists. Although travel to Africa is completely optional, it's a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the people most affected by the hemorrhagic fever viruses we study, and it's a life-changing trip!
To apply, please submit a CV/Biosketch and a Cover Letter addressing the following questions:
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COMPENSATION: Postdoctoral Associates will be hired following the National Institute of Health and California's exempt salary guidelines, which provide for a starting range of $68,000- $73,230. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
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