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Job Number: 2025-47683
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Molecular Medicine - W400900
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: March 7, 2025

Postdoctoral Associate, Lab of Viral Replication, Pathogenesis, and Immunity, UMass Medical School

Candidates are invited to apply for a post-doctoral position to study pathogenic viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, Ebola virus, and HIV-1. Research topics include basic mechanisms of virus replication, interaction between the virus and host factors, virus evolution, innate immune detection, gene function and chromatin profiling in primary human immune cells. Please see recent publications at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=luban+j&sort=date

Qualifications: Education, experience and skills required for consideration:

  • Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, virology, or bioinformatics, or M.D. with equivalent experience
  • Evidence of creativity and excitement about applying skills towards solving biological problems
  • Highly collegial, works well as a team member, and embraces diversity as an essential strength of research
  • Excellent analytical skills and independent judgement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous record keeping, proficiency with databases, and computational skills

To Apply:

Applicants should submit the following materials by email to Dr. Jeremy Luban at jeremy.luban@umassmed.edu: a letter describing current research activities and your interest in this position, a CV (including a complete list of publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be your Ph.D. advisor. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Diversity is a core value of our campus, the only public medical school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution. In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams. Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role. In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

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