Postgraduate Researcher HIV and immunology

Postgraduate research opportunity in basic and translational HIV and immunology research (Ho Lab, Department of Microbial Pathogenesis)

The laboratory of Dr. Ya-Chi Ho, MD, PhD at the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is looking for a highly motivated postgraduate student with a strong interest in translational research and immunology. The goal of our lab is to examine mechanisms of HIV persistence and to develop HIV cure strategies involving virology, immunology, molecular biology, single-cell genomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics. The desired start date is June 1, 2026 or earlier.

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The postgrad student is anticipated to process blood samples from HIV-infected individuals using sterile cell culture techniques in an enhanced biosafety level 2 (BSL2+) setting after appropriate biosafety training. The postgrad student may further examine HIV-host interactions using HIV-1 genomic sequencing, single-cell RNAseq, flow cytometry, molecular cloning, CRISPR-mediated gene expression modulation, and bioinformatics analysis. The postgrad student will present in our lab meetings, including research progress and journal clubs.

Some of the previous postgrad students who made significant scientific advancements presented their work in national conferences and co-author original manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in basic and translational research and who are pursuing advanced careers in graduate schools.

Under supervision by Dr. Ho, current postgrad, graduate students or postdocs, the postgrad student may design experiments, perform data analysis, and present data in laboratory meetings and journal clubs. Successful postgrad students may have the opportunity to present their work in major international HIV meetings and participate in manuscript preparation. The postgrad student will also be in charge of lab stocking and maintenance.

Our lab is committed to recruiting researchers from diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates may email ya-chi.ho with a current C.V., contact information of three references, and a cover letter indicating your background and interest in the lab. A recent (