Argonne National Laboratory · 18 hours ago
Postdoctoral Appointee - Experimental Virology
Lemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$73K/yr - $121K/yr
0+ years expArgonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct cutting-edge molecular biology research focused on experimental virology methods. The role involves predicting viral evolution, investigating intrinsically disordered proteins, and examining the effects of low-dose radiation on human cells, all within a collaborative research initiative.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assess viral fitness, transmissibility, and immune escape as an experimental virologist, collaborating closely with computational biologists to validate AI-driven predictions of viral evolution
Design and execute laboratory assays, including reverse genetics and cell-based phenotyping, to experimentally test computational forecasts of emerging pathogen variants
Investigate intrinsically disordered protein (IDP) interactions and signaling mechanisms under normal and cancer-relevant physiological conditions
Use computational and AI-based models to iteratively design, validate, and refine experiments, accelerating the development of therapeutic strategies targeting IDPs
Support interdisciplinary studies examining the biological effects of low-dose radiation on human cells
Qualification
Required
Completed or soon to be completed Ph.D. within the last 0-5 years in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience in experimental virology, including viral culture, molecular cloning, reverse genetics, and cell-based assays
Strong understanding of viral evolution, fitness, and immune escape mechanisms, with experience translating computational predictions into experimental validation
Experience (or willing to learn) studying protein–protein interactions, with knowledge of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) or related signaling pathways
Ability to integrate computational or AI-based models with experimental design; familiarity with bioinformatics or structural modeling is a plus
Experience working in BSL-2 laboratory environments and adhering to biosafety, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance requirements
Strong data analysis, documentation, and scientific communication skills, including preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Preferred
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary, multi-institution research teams
Familiarity working in a Laboratory setting and accompanying experience with safety protocols and working environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
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Paul Kearns
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Venkat Srinivasan
Director, Argonne Center for Collaborative Energy Storage Science (ACCESS)
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