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Description

We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work with Viral Vectored Vaccine research team led by Dr. Suresh Tikoo. Dr. Tikoos research is focused on understanding African Swine fever virus including viral protein structure, immune responses, and vaccine development. The PDF will be responsible for designing and performing laboratory experimental activities, accurately recording procedures used and data generated. The person should be detail orientated and must be a team player.

Qualifications
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in biomedical or natural sciences with a specialization molecular virology and immunology.  
Experience in development and characterization of monoclonal antibodies is essential.
Experience in gene cloning & expression (e.g. plasmid construction, PCR, DNA transfection etc), protein analysis (e.g. SDS-PAGE, immunoprecipitation, Western Blotting Immunofluorescence Microscopy), and tissue culture techniques (e.g. mammalian cells handling, stock preparation and maintenance of tissue Culture cells, growing virus), animal studies including analysis of immune responses by ELISA, ELISPOTS and fluorescence-activated flow cytometry, would be an asset.
The candidate should be comfortable working with animal and willing to undertake training to work in a containment level 3 environment. Previous experience working under CL3 containment is highly preferred.

Status: 2-year term, with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Non-Union
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Facility Access Screening including Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Yes
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable