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Position Number: 2040292
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Position Type: Science - Biology

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Boston College

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,377 full-time undergraduates and 4,420 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.2 billion.

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Altindis Lab at Boston College Biology Department is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow who has experience in molecular virology. We recently showed for the first time that viruses mimic human hormones and viral insulins are active ligands of human insulin and IGF-1 receptors. Our goal is to understand the role of these viral hormones in host-pathogen interactions and elucidate the underlying mechanisms. We seek a highly independent, productive and creative researcher to join our team to work on this exciting project 1,2. Experience and interest in dsDNA viruses and viral mimicry is preferred.

Altindis lab is based at Boston College Biology Department, which provides, state-of-the-art support facilities including core laboratories for sequencing, proteomics, FACS analysis and animal facilities. We also offer a remarkable training including the opportunity to collaborate with top scientists in Boston and in the world. Because Dr. Altindis is an adjunct faculty at Harvard Medical School and Joslin Diabetes Center, the appointee will be able to use Joslin Diabetes Center's core facilities and will have close collaborations. In Altindis Lab, we understand that racism, sexism and social inequity are embedded in our societies. We will continue our efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for each individual. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Requirements

Requirements:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. preferably in virology or a closely related area, and be highly motivated and dedicated to research.
Solid background in molecular biology, is highly desirable.
Experience with large dsDNA viruses (beneficial but not prerequisite)
Experience with mice (beneficial but not prerequisite)
Experience with molecular virology (e.g bacterial artificial chromosome) is desired
Experience with basic experiments, isolating DNA, RNA, and protein from tissues and cells, qPCR and Western Blot, microscopy.
Experience of mammalian cell culture of primary cells and cell lines
Demonstrated scientific excellence; evidenced by publication track record as well as track record of presenting at national and international meetings.
Experience with cloning
Experience with immunology, especially with T cell biology (beneficial but not prerequisite)
Experience with high-throughput sequencing (beneficial but not prerequisite)
The ability to perform creative and independent research
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Good interpersonal skills.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees
Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Low-Cost Life Insurance
Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
Paid Holidays Annually
Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.