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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Associate Srivastava Lab

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Florida's Division of Cellular and Molecular Therapy is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Associate to join the Srivastava Lab. This role involves contributing to innovative research on next generation recombinant AAV vectors for gene therapy, working collaboratively with a team to enhance treatment outcomes for various human diseases.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute research projects involving AAV vector engineering and optimization

Develop capsid modifications to enhance vector efficiency and reduce dosage requirements

Analyze complex datasets from gene therapy experiments and interpret results

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across pediatrics and molecular medicine

Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications in gene therapy research

Present findings at national and international conferences

Mentor graduate students and research assistants in AAV vector methodologies

Contribute to grant writing and funding applications

Qualification

AAV vector engineeringMolecular cloningGene therapyData analysis softwareViral vector engineeringCommitment to researchCommunicationIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

PhD degree (within 2 years) in biological sciences (e.g., molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or related fields)

Preferred

Two first-author peer-reviewed publications in English language journals

Experience in mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques including cloning, qPCR, RT-qPCR, cloning, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, and Southern and Western blotting

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad, Photoshop, SnapGene, etc

Experience in virology, AAV vectorology

Experience with handling laboratory animals