Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

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The Emerman lab has developed a novel screening technology called HIV-CRISPR technology to comprehensively discover the pathways of HIV latency maintenance and HIV replication. This postdoctoral position will further explore hits from existing and new screens further explore the roles of host proteins in HIV biology in T cells.

A laboratory in the Human Biology Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work with an interactive collaborative team of scientists investigating the mechanisms of HIV-1 latency and HIV replication using CRISPR screens and validation in T cell and primary cell models. The applicant should be well organized, pay close attention to detail, be reliable and motivated to participate in multiple levels of lab activity.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Fellow will perform standard routine and investigative laboratory work in support of scientific research specific to HIV replication and HIV latency using results from recent CRISPR screens as well as new screens.

Major Duties:

Preform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work, potentially including, but not limited to molecular biology, viral infections and assays, DNA sequencing, PCR amplification, RT-PCR amplification, TC culture, BLS2/3 work, including making virus stocks and performing viral infection.
• CRISPR/Cas9 screening and editing, and analysis of results.
• Experiments with primary T cells
• Recover, compile and verify accuracy of research data
• Operate analytical instruments.
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays
• Interpret and report on experimental results.
• Present data at local and national meetings
• Prepare manuscripts describing the data and their meaning to the field.

• Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences doing graduate work that involved HIV or similar viruses.
• Ability to think critically and design and interpret experiments is essential, as are strong communication skills.
• Experience with molecular biology and biochemical method as well as HIV biology.
• A strong interest in research in the area of HIV biology and HIV latency, infectious diseases and global health.
• Evidence of productivity appropriate to a postdoctoral fellow as measured by publications and presentations, abstracts and posters at conferences.
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and perform experiments without day-to-day supervision will be required after training.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to participate in multiple projects in collaboration with different lab members and collaborations with outside labs.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $100,000 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).