In this role, you will demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for innovative scientific research leading to the discovery and development of novel immunotherapeutics. You will contribute to characterizing novel antibodies and their engineering in the context of infectious diseases to aid target identification, validation, and drug development. You will develop new assays for characterization of immune response and collaborate with highly accomplished scientists. Mentorship and support will be provided to help you gain relevant knowledge and skill sets and to promote your career development.
Principal Investigator: Giuseppe A. Sautto, PhD, MBA
Lerner Research Institute Department: Florida Research and Innovation Center
Lab Research Topics:
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
- Antibody Discovery
- Vaccinology
- For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/florida/sautto/#lab-investigator or contact Dr. Sautto at sauttog@ccf.org.
Job Responsibilities:
- Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
- Perform in vivo and in vitro experiments
- Writing manuscripts
- Writing detailed reports
- Give oral presentations
Education:
- PhD or MD/PhD required
- MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
Languages:
- English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status
Work Experience:
- Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement
- Scientific writing experience
Additional Preferred Qualities:
- Great work organizational skills
- Great time management skills
- Great communication skills
- Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
- Preferred previous experience in the fields listed in the above topic section
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
- Ability to distinguish color
- Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
- Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory
Preferred Application Materials:
- CV
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
- All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Sautto at sauttog@ccf.org.
Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, FRIC, Florida Research & Innovation Center
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