Research Assistant | Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease

Organization Overview

Our work focuses on several different aspects of molecular virology,biochemical and structural virology,viral pathogenesis,and vaccine development. The laboratory studies animal RNA viruses,including hepatitis C virus (HCV),yellow fever virus (prototype flavivirus),bovine viral diarrhea virus (a pestivirus),and Sindbis virus (a togavirus).

Overview

Millions of people worldwide are affected by hepatitis B and C viruses, leading to liver cancer and liver failure. Meanwhile, other RNA viruses like Zika, yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, and SARS-CoV-2 contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. The Laboratory of Virology and Infectious Disease is dedicated to unraveling virus replication mechanisms, studying innate immune responses that limit infection, and advancing in vitro culture techniques and animal models to support these research efforts.

We are in search of a Research Assistant to join a research team focusing on the development of in vitro systems and animal models for the studies of hepatitis B virus host-virus interactions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Performing routine molecular biology experiments, including PCR, cloning, RNA/ DNA extractions
• Performing biochemical and functional assays: cell culture, transfection, CRISPR-Cas9 editing, SDS-page, Western blot, ELISA, and luciferase assays
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining transgenic mouse colonies
• Actively communicating results, sharing ideas, and discussing research methodologies
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field
• A commitment of at least two years
• Must be highly detail-oriented and focused, inherently motivated, and able to work as part of a team in a mentored atmosphere on several research projects
  
  

Preferred

• Advanced degree and an interest in microbiology or cell biology is a plus, but not required
• Experience in cell culture, molecular biological techniques such as cloning, DNA preparation, PCR, and working with viruses and mice are preferred but not required upon starting the position
  
  

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.