| Job Description: |
The laboratory of Dr. Safder Ganaie at the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow.
Our research focuses on host-pathogen interactions and the mechanisms of virus entry, with particular emphasis on emerging and re-emerging RNA viruses. Utilizing a range of interdisciplinary approaches, including biochemical, molecular, and cell biological techniques, as well as genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 screening, we investigate virus entry and infection mechanisms in both in vitro and in vivo (mouse) models.
Dr. Safder Ganaie is an incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Florida. To learn more about our recent work, please refer to the following publications: Cell (2021) PMID: 34559985 and Sci Adv PMID: 37450601.
The University of Florida, College of Medicine, provides an outstanding environment for postdoctoral training. Our colleagues include world-class physicians and basic scientists. UF is home to 70 outstanding virology laboratories situated across seven colleges and institutes, supported by state-of-the-art resources and centers in immunology, vector biology, RNA biology, metabolomics, and oncogenesis.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
This is a time-limited position and all applicants MUST apply online through Careers at UF.
In order to be considered, you must upload 3 references, cover letter, and resume/CV.
If selected as one of the final candidate, three letters of recommendation must be provided.
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://naces.org/.
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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (EDT) of the posting end date.
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