Research opportunities are available to participate in investigations that lead to an understanding of mechanisms of replication, antigenic structure, correlates of protection, and virulence properties of highly pathogenic human viruses, with the ultimate goal of preventing and treating diseases. Current efforts include (1) developing vaccines for bunyaviruses (2) determining the correlates of protection for bunyaviruses (2) elucidating mechanism(s) of innate immune response antagonism by hemorrhagic fever viruses (3) identifying virus and host protein interactions that contribute to virulence; and, (4) discovering novel antivirals and immunotherapeutics for hemorrhagic fever viruses. BSL2 and BSL4 containment laboratories are used as required to conduct these studies.

 

key words

Hemorrhagic fever viruses; Emerging viral diseases, Replication mechanisms; DNA vaccines; Innate immunity; Adaptive immunity; Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus; Arenavirus Bunyavirus; Filovirus.

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants

Additional Benefits

Relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

Health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.