Position Summary
A Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Virology is available in the laboratory of Prof. Dr. Maged
Hemida at the Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM), New York,
USA.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research program investigating virus-
host interactions and the molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis within the
framework of the One Health concept. Ongoing projects focus on emerging and zoonotic
viruses affecting both human and animal health, including studies on viral pathogenesis,
host immune responses, antiviral strategies, vaccine development, and computational
approaches for infectious disease research.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated scientist to develop
an independent research portfolio while collaborating with multidisciplinary investigators
in virology, immunology, molecular biology, veterinary medicine, and computational
biology.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Design, plan, and execute independent research projects in molecular virology and virus-
host interactions.
- Perform molecular cloning, plasmid construction, and recombinant DNA techniques.
- Express and purify recombinant proteins using bacterial and mammalian expression
systems.
- Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform viral infection experiments under
appropriate biosafety conditions.
- Conduct molecular and cellular biology techniques including:
- PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR)
- Western blotting and immunoblotting
- Immunofluorescence assays (IFA)
- Confocal microscopy and fluorescence imaging
- Flow cytometry
- ELISA and immunological assays
- RNA interference (siRNA/shRNA) and gene silencing
- CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing (preferred)
- Viral titration assays (TCID50, plaque assays, focus-forming assays)
- Perform nucleic acid and protein extraction, purification, and quantitative analyses.
- Analyze experimental data using appropriate statistical and bioinformatics tools.
- Assist in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, transcriptomics, or viral
genomics when applicable.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure proper organization, storage, and
documentation of research data.
- Prepare figures, reports, manuscripts, conference abstracts, and presentations.
- Participate in the preparation of grant applications and progress reports.
- Mentor graduate, DVM, undergraduate, and visiting research students.
- Assist in laboratory management, including ordering supplies, maintaining laboratory
equipment, and ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety and laboratory safety
regulations.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external research partners.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess: - A Ph.D. in Virology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology,
Biotechnology, Veterinary Medicine, or a closely related discipline.
- A strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Demonstrated expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques.
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular virology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research
environment.
Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following
areas:
- Virus-host interaction studies
- Reverse genetics systems
- Emerging and zoonotic viruses
- Viral immunology
- Flow cytometry and advanced microscopy
- Confocal microscopy and live-cell imaging
- RNA sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Bioinformatics and computational biology
- Protein structural biology
AI-assisted biological data analysis
- Multi-omics data integration
- Statistical programming using R, Python, or similar software
- Research Environment
The Hemida Laboratory conducts cutting-edge research in molecular virology with
emphasis on:
- Emerging and re-emerging viral diseases
- One Health approaches to infectious diseases
- Coronavirus biology
- Influenza and avian viral diseases
- Feline infectious diseases
- Viral evolution and genomics
- Host immune responses
- Vaccine development
- Antiviral discovery
- Artificial intelligence applications in infectious disease research
The laboratory provides an interactive and collaborative research environment with
opportunities to publish in high-impact journals, present at national and international
conferences, develop grant-writing skills, and build an independent research career.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit application through the link on this page:
Cover letter describing research interests and career goals
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of technical expertise
Complete list of publications
Contact information for three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact:Prof. Dr. Maged Hemida
Professor of Molecular Virology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Long Island University
Brookville, New York, USA
Email: maged.hemida@liu.edu