Research Associate positions are available immediately in the Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases (https://ocrid.okstate.edu/) and the Department of Physiological Sciences at Oklahoma State University to study host-pathogen interactions with a focus on influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2 and/or mycobacterium tuberculosis, pathogenesis of lung diseases (IPF and COPD), and stem cell therapy and human lung tissue modeling. Major techniques used in the lab include high throughput analyses (bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, spatial gene profiling, proteomics and genome-wide CRISPR library screen), gene knockout/down and overexpression (CRISPR/Cas9, RNA interference and molecular cloning), gene and protein quantitation (droplet digital PCR, real-time PCR, Western blotting and immunostaining), biochemical, molecular and cellular techniques, knockout and transgenic mice and various animal models. Candidates will have opportunities to learn various advanced technologies, develop professional career skills including presentation, networking and grant writing and collaborate with research faculty, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students in the lab. May have to work nights or weekends depending on research being done.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, or Animal Models is required as well as a background in microRNA/LncRNA-influenza virus interactions, and/or engineering stem cells with non-coding RNA's for treating lung diseases.

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