Postdoctoral Positions in Immunology, Vaccinology, and Structural Biology

The Mousa Laboratory at the Florida State University College of Medicine is seeking multiple postdoctoral fellows to drive forward research projects focused on monoclonal antibody therapies and epitope-focused vaccine design. These are multidisciplinary projects with enormous training opportunity in human immunology, virology, bacteriology, animal models of infection, and Structural Biology, including X-ray crystallography and cryo- electron microscopy. The Mousa Laboratory studies monoclonal antibodies as therapeutics and to inform vaccine design. The projects focus on the isolation of antibodies, and the immunological and Structural characterization of antibody interactions with viral and bacterial antigens. The postdoctoral fellow will also design protein vaccine constructs informed by structural data, and will examine the experimental vaccines in animal models. The Mousa Laboratory uses a number of techniques that offer high potential for training including: X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy, flow cytometry assays, protein biochemistry, biolayer interferometry, virus growth and neutralization analysis, single-cell sequencing, and monoclonal antibody isolation, in vivo infection studies, among many other techniques. The postdoctoral fellows will be expected to design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from the Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career in research (academia and industry both encouraged).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., etc.) in an appropriate field is required. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills are required, as is the ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience working in the immunology field is preferred but not required. Experience with animal studies is preferred but not required.

ENVIRONMENT: Founded in 1851, Florida State University (FSU) is located in Tallahassee, FL on the oldest continuous site of higher education in the state of Florida. FSU is home to 45,000 students, 18 colleges, and more than 6,000 faculty and staff. FSU is a comprehensive, national, graduate-research university offering more than 280 outstanding academic and professional degrees in top flight programs, and is #19 in the 2023 U.S. News and World Report rankings of Top Public Universities. With an annual budget of $2.3 billion, and annual externally sponsored research expenditures in excess of $320 million, FSU offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, including law and medicine. On campus are numerous core facilities including a flow cytometry facility with brand new cell sorter and analyzers, state of the art mass spectrometry facilities, sequencing and library preparation facilities, and a state of the art electron microscopy core that includes a Titan Krios microscope.

LOCATION: The position is located in Tallahassee, FL, which has a population of approximately 200,000 people, has a low cost of living, and is 1 hour away from beaches in the Gulf of Mexico.

SALARY: Competitive postdoctoral salaries will be offered and are negotiable.

Interested applicants should send their CV and list of 2-3 references to Jarrod Mousa, Ph.D. at jarrod.mousa@med.fsu.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person