Senior Research Fellow in Virology/Microbiology at George Washington University (Postdoc) George Washington University in United States

The George Washington University, in collaboration with the NIST Complex Microbial Systems Group, is seeking a Senior Research Fellow to join the NIST Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. This postdoctoral-level opportunity is ideal for an expert in virology or microbiology who is passionate about advancing biosurveillance and microbiome research. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing viral reference materials and measurement tools, directly supporting the pathogen detection community and ensuring accurate, comparable results across laboratories.

Key responsibilities include performing viral and eukaryotic cell culture, maintaining a diverse viral library (up to BSL-2), optimizing plaque assays, measuring cytopathic effects (CPE), and developing infectivity assays for non-cytopathic viruses. The role also involves collaboration with stakeholders in the microbiome and biosurveillance sectors, contributing to innovation in viral measurement standards.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Virology, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology, with over five years of relevant laboratory experience. Deep expertise in viral infectivity assays and experience with non-cytopathic viruses are essential. Candidates must also be eligible for a Department of Commerce background check for facility access.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of virology, microbiology, and biosurveillance, contributing to the development of standards that impact public health and scientific research. For more information and to apply, visit the provided application link.