Hiring Department
The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab, Bond Life Sciences Center at
the University of Missouri – Columbia
Job Description
The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab is seeking applications for a
Post Doctoral Fellow in the area of Virology at the Influenza
Systems Biology Laboratory. Our lab is affiliated with the
Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of
Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science, College of Engineering; and Department of Veterinary
Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, Wan Lab
is affiliated with the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious
Diseases (CIEID), Bond Life Sciences Center, and Institute for Data
Science and Informatics at MU.
The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab is physically located at the
MU Bond Life Sciences Center. Our lab integrates clinical,
experimental, computational, and translational approaches to study
influenza and SARS-CoV-2, with the goals of improving vaccine and
antiviral strategies, mitigating epidemic outbreaks, and enhancing
pandemic preparedness. Our lab has access to a newly established
large ABSL-2 animal facility for CIEID, designed to study influenza
transmission and vaccine efficacy studies with controlled humidity
and temperature settings. We also utilize the BSL-3 and ABSL-3
facilities at the Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research
(LIDR), a 32,403 sq. ft. Regional Biocontainment Laboratory,
approved for work with select agents and toxins. MU also houses
multiple core facilities, such as Electron Microscopy Core
Facility, Charles W. Gehrke Proteomics Center, Metabolomics Center,
Molecular Interaction Core, Cell & Immunobiology Core, DNA Core
Facility, Informatics Research Core Facility, and Molecular
Cytology Core. These resources provide cutting-edge support for
advanced imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, and computational
modeling, fostering high-impact interdisciplinary research.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work on projects, which will be
involved in one or more of the following areas: 1) Viral
Transmission: Investigating the molecular and biophysical
mechanisms of virus aerosolization and airborne transmission.
Developing animal models to characterize and predict viral spread
in different environments. 2) Vaccine Effectiveness and Precision
Health Approaches: Exploring the molecular mechanisms affecting
vaccine performance and immune imprinting. Developing broadly
protective vaccines to enhance vaccine immunity and prevent
transmission. 3) Virus Surveillance and Pathogen Discovery:
Identifying emerging and re-emerging viral threats at the
animal-human interface through pathogen discovery, genomic
surveillance, and epidemiological studies.
The candidate will be responsible for recording all methods,
results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as
instructed by the Principal Investigator. S/he will be expected to
perform experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation. The
successful candidate should be highly motivated and is expected to
work collaboratively within a team.
We are committed to fostering professional growth through
mentorship programs for postdoctoral scholars, collaborations with
leading researchers at MU and beyond, and opportunities for grant
writing and independent project development.
Shift:
Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening
hours as required for experiment needs
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. degree in
Virology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, or related
degree
Candidates will be evaluated on their experience in a virology
lab.
Application Materials
Please provide a cover letter, CV and contact information of three
references.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and
a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests.
Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its
location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and
travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia
is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple
hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone
County’s largest population center offering big-city culture,
activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is
home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts
more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your
career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire,
Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For
additional information on University benefits, please visit the
Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity
Employer .
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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