Baylor College of Medicine has a postdoctoral position available immediately for a highly motivated research scientist to join our Elephant Endotheliotrophic Herpes Virus (EEHV) research group. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct mentor facilitated independent research, publish their research in peer-reviewed journals, present their research progress at relevant scientific meetings and public forums, and apply for funding opportunities where applicable. The primary focus of the research is to understand at a molecular level the immune responses that are protective against EEHV and to leverage these findings to generate effective EEHV vaccines.

The Elephant Endotheliotrophic Herpes Virus Research Group is a dynamic and highly interactive group that is composed of clinical veterinarians, PhD scientists, and elephant caretakers. Efforts from our research program resulted in generation of EEHV specific qPCR tests that are widely used around the world, EEHV-specific serology tests, and genomic sequencing of this novel virus. Future and ongoing studies include implementation of state-of-the art methods for understanding immunology of infection, evaluation of anti-herpesvirus drugs, and generation and implementation of an effective EEHV vaccine.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
• Maintains laboratory operations.
• Supervises research staff.
• Conducts mentor facilitated independent research.
• Publishes their research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presents their research progress at relevant scientific meetings and public forums.
• Applies for funding opportunities where applicable.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or both.
• Experience with using modern molecular biology and virology techniques and preferably in immunology and/or vaccinology.