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Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Idaho

Moscow, IDFull-time$53K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$53K/yr
Location
Moscow, ID
Role Type
Fellowship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The postdoctoral fellow will work in the labs of Esteban Vargas and Tanya Miura to study host immune responses during respiratory viral infection, focusing on influenza and viral coinfections. The fellow will use cell culture experiments, mouse models, and immunological and virological assays. The role leads the project with support from research staff and graduate students.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Virology ResearchInfectious Disease ResearchViral Infection ModelsViral TiteringIn Vitro ExperimentsImmunological TechniquesComputational SkillsRExcelOral PresentationsWritten PresentationsAnimal ModelsMouse HandlingMouse DosingMouse MonitoringInfluenza Virus ModelsCoinfection ModelsFlow CytometryCytokine/Chemokine AssaysELISAMultiplex Bead ArraysBiosafety Level 2Computational Data AnalysisUNIXPythonData ProcessingScripting

Qualifications

PhD in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology or Related Biomedical Field

Full job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2622655 Postdoctoral Fellow Posting Number: SP005475P Division/College: College of Science Department: Biological Sciences Location: Moscow Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: The postdoctoral fellow will work in the lab of Esteban Vargas and Tanya Miura to understand host immune responses during respiratory viral infection, with a focus on influenza virus infection and coinfections with other viruses. This hire will use cell culture experiments and mouse models of influenza infection and coinfection, together with immunological and virological assays including flow cytometry and cytokine/chemokine profiling to pursue these goals. This position will require leading the project with support from research staff and graduate students. Required Experience: - Experience with virology and/or infectious disease research techniques (e.g., viral infection models, viral titering, in vitro experiments, immunological techniques) - Basic computational experience (e.g., R, excel) - Experience with oral and written presentations of experimental results Required Education: - Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, or a related biomedical field Required Other: - None Additional Preferred: - Experience with in vivo animal models, including handling, dosing, and monitoring of mice - Experience with influenza virus and/or coinfection models specifically - Experience with flow cytometry - Experience with cytokine/chemokine assays (e.g., ELISA, multiplex bead arrays) - Experience working in Biosafety Level 2 laboratory - Experience in computational data analysis, e.g., UNIX-based systems, R, Python, or similar tools for data processing and scripting Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: - None Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application FLSA Status: Exempt Employee Category: Exempt Pay Range: $53,019.20 Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year FTE: 1.0 Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain Posting Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is open until filled. Priority consideration to those applying by October 22, 2026. Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/53021 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-987f8eca108a472a81d4fac18d0a1931

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