Job Description:

The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab is seeking applications for two Senior Research Associate positions in the area of Virology at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory.  Our lab is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering; and Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, Wan Lab is affiliated with the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CIEID), Bond Life Sciences Center, and Institute for Data Science and Informatics at MU. 

The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab is physically located at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center. Our lab integrates clinical, experimental, computational, and translational approaches to study influenza and SARS-CoV-2, with the goals of improving vaccine and antiviral strategies, mitigating epidemic outbreaks, and enhancing pandemic preparedness. Our lab has access to a newly established large ABSL-2 animal facility for CIEID, designed to study influenza transmission and vaccine efficacy studies with controlled humidity and temperature settings. We also utilize the BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities at the Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research (LIDR), a 32,403 sq. ft. Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, approved for work with select agents and toxins. MU also houses multiple core facilities, such as Electron Microscopy Core Facility, Charles W. Gehrke Proteomics Center, Metabolomics Center, Molecular Interaction Core, Cell & Immunobiology Core, DNA Core Facility, Informatics Research Core Facility, and Molecular Cytology Core. These resources provide cutting-edge support for advanced imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, and computational modeling, fostering high-impact interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work on projects, which will be involved in one or more of the following areas: 1) Viral Transmission: Investigating the molecular and biophysical mechanisms of virus aerosolization and airborne transmission. Developing animal models to characterize and predict viral spread in different environments. 2) Vaccine Effectiveness and Precision Health Approaches: Exploring the molecular mechanisms affecting vaccine performance and immune imprinting. Developing broadly protective vaccines to enhance vaccine immunity and prevent transmission. 3) Virus Surveillance and Pathogen Discovery: Identifying emerging and re-emerging viral threats at the animal-human interface through pathogen discovery, genomic surveillance, and epidemiological studies.

The candidate will lead a research team and is expected to mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior lab members, and to drive research efforts to publication in scholarly journals. Additionally, the candidate will assist with project reports and grant preparation. A high level of motivation and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential.

We are committed to fostering professional growth through collaborations with leading researchers at MU and beyond, and opportunities for grant writing and independent project development.

Shift: Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening hours as required for experiment needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidates should have expertise in Virology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, or related fields. Candidates are expected to have at least three years of prior postdoctoral (or equivalent) research experience in a related field.  Previous experience in a virology lab is required.
 

Application Materials:

Cover letter, CV, Contacts of three references

Job Description:

The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the area of Virology at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory.  Our lab is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering; and Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, Wan Lab is affiliated with the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CIEID), Bond Life Sciences Center, and Institute for Data Science and Informatics at MU. 

The Wan Influenza Systems Biology Lab is physically located at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center. Our lab integrates clinical, experimental, computational, and translational approaches to study influenza and SARS-CoV-2, with the goals of improving vaccine and antiviral strategies, mitigating epidemic outbreaks, and enhancing pandemic preparedness. Our lab has access to a newly established large ABSL-2 animal facility for CIEID, designed to study influenza transmission and  vaccine efficacy studies with controlled humidity and temperature settings. We also utilize the BSL-3 and ABSL-3 facilities at the Laboratory for Infectious Disease Research (LIDR), a 32,403 sq. ft. Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, approved for work with select agents and toxins. MU also houses multiple core facilities, such as Electron Microscopy Core Facility, Charles W. Gehrke Proteomics Center, Metabolomics Center, Molecular Interaction Core, Cell & Immunobiology Core, DNA Core Facility, Informatics Research Core Facility, and Molecular Cytology Core. These resources provide cutting-edge support for advanced imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, and computational modeling, fostering high-impact interdisciplinary research

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work on projects, which will be involved in one or more of the following areas: 1) Viral Transmission: Investigating the molecular and biophysical mechanisms of virus aerosolization and airborne transmission. Developing animal models to characterize and predict viral spread in different environments. 2) Vaccine Effectiveness and Precision Health Approaches: Exploring the molecular mechanisms affecting vaccine performance and immune imprinting. Developing broadly protective vaccines to enhance vaccine immunity and prevent transmission. 3) Virus Surveillance and Pathogen Discovery: Identifying emerging and re-emerging viral threats at the animal-human interface through pathogen discovery, genomic surveillance, and epidemiological studies.

The candidate will be responsible for recording all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator. S/he will be expected to perform experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and is expected to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

We are committed to fostering professional growth through mentorship programs for postdoctoral scholars, collaborations with leading researchers at MU and beyond, and opportunities for grant writing and independent project development.

Shift: Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening hours as required for experiment needs

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Virology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, or related field.

Previous experience in a virology lab is required

Hiring Range:  $61,008-$68,964

Application Materials:

Cover letter, CV, Contacts of three references

Job Description:

The Wan Lab at the Bond Life Sciences Center is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the areas of Glycobiology at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory and the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Missouri.  Our lab is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine; and MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics at University of Missouri (MU).  The Wan Lab currently holds more than $28 million in committed grant funding.

The lab is physically located at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center and focuses research on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, especially influenza viruses and SARS-COV-2, by developing and applying integrated, multi-scale, and evidence-based approaches that combine laboratory, clinical and computational methods. The lab has access to the regional BSL-3 and ABSL-3 biocontainment laboratory at the Laboratory for Infectious Diseases Research.  This position will be responsible for performing various duties necessary to further research on multiple grants.

Responsibilities:

Conduct experiments to characterize glycosylation patterns of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses, assess their impact on host/tissue/cell tropisms, viral antigenicity and host immune responses, and contribute to the development of improved influenza vaccine formulations.

The candidate will be responsible for recording all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator. S/he will be expected to perform experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and is expected to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Shift: Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening hours as required for experiment needs

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Glycobiology, Biochemistry, or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a virology lab is preferred.

Hiring Range:  $61,008-$68,964

Application Materials:

Cover letter, CV, Contacts of three references

Job Description:

The Wan Lab at the Bond Life Sciences Center is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the area of Immunology at the Influenza Systems Biology Laboratory and the Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Missouri.  Our lab is affiliated with the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering; Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine; and MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics at University of Missouri (MU).  The Wan Lab currently holds more than $28 million in committed grant funding.

The lab is physically located at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center and focuses research on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, especially influenza viruses and SARS-COV-2, by developing and applying integrated, multi-scale, and evidence-based approaches that combine laboratory, clinical and computational methods. The lab has access to the regional BSL-3 and ABSL-3 biocontainment laboratory at the Laboratory for Infectious Diseases Research.  This position will be responsible for performing various duties necessary to further research on multiple grants.

Responsibilities:

Design and execute studies to analyze the impact of pre-existing immunity on vaccine-induced immune responses and virus transmission risks, evaluate correlates of vaccine protection, and contribute to the development of strategies to enhance vaccine effectiveness using systems biology approaches, including single cell RNAseq, in both human cohorts and animal models (particularly ferrets and swine).

The candidate will be responsible for recording all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator. S/he will be expected to perform experiments, data analysis and manuscript preparation. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and is expected to work collaboratively within a diverse team.

Shift: Regular hours, Monday-Friday with flexibility for weekend/evening hours as required for experiment needs

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Immunology or related degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a virology lab is preferred.

Hiring Range:  $61,008-$68,964

Application Materials:

Cover letter, CV, Contacts of three references

Job Description:

The NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CIEID) at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure/tenure-tracked faculty position specializing in Glycobiology. We seek candidates with expertise in glycobiology with a collaborative interest in human studies and using swine models of influenza and other infectious diseases. The position will be housed within the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine, with opportunities for joint appointments within the School of Medicine or other academic units.

The CIEID is a university-wide initiative supported by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, involving collaborative partnerships with School of Medicine, College of Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Arts and Science, and College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The Center fosters interdisciplinary infectious disease research with the mission of developing precision health solutions for influenza and other infectious diseases that threaten public health and animal health. This position is part of a cluster hire initiative aimed at strengthening the mission of the NextGen CIEID.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will lead an innovative, extramurally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, train doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, and provide academic service both on campus and within the broader scientific community. They will be expected to develop collaborative research projects aligned with CIEID’s mission, including programmatic grants that focus on pathogen transmission, host-pathogen interactions, immune responses, and therapeutic developments. The candidate’s research should focus on the role of glycobiology in influenza and other respiratory diseases, driving new insights into host-pathogen interactions and contributing to advancements in vaccine design and antiviral therapeutics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. with postdoctoral training or equivalent experience in Glycobiology, Biochemistry, or a related field
Candidates will be evaluated on: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates applying for the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate the potential to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Those applying for the Associate level should have an established, extramurally funded research program, a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, and national or international recognition.

Candidates will be evaluated on: excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates applying for the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate the potential to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Those applying for the Associate level should have an established, extramurally funded research program, a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, and national or international recognition.

Proven track record of successful research and effective communication in both research and educational settings, with evidence of past collaborations or a willingness to engage in related research areas. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in developing and applying glycobiology approaches to both basic and translational research, using human studies and swine models to investigate influenza and other emerging infectious diseases. The candidate shall demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, including integration with virology, immunology, structural biology, and systems biology research to drive scientific innovation and discovery.

Application Materials:

Submit Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; one-page summary of research accomplishments with two pages of future plans; and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair Henry Wan (wanx@missouri.edu).

Job Description:

The NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CIEID) at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a tenure/tenure-tracked faculty position specializing in B-cell Immunology or Mucosal Immunology. We seek candidates with expertise in humoral or mucosal immune responses, particularly in human cohorts, with a collaborative interest in using swine models of influenza and other infectious diseases. Physician-scientists focusing on influenza or other respiratory infectious diseases are strongly encouraged to apply. The position will be housed within the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine, with opportunities for joint appointments within the School of Medicine or other academic units.

The CIEID is a university-wide initiative supported by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, involving collaborative partnerships with School of Medicine, College of Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Arts and Science, and College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The Center fosters interdisciplinary infectious disease research with the mission of developing precision health solutions for influenza and other infectious diseases that threaten public health and animal health. This position is part of a cluster hire initiative aimed at strengthening the mission of the NextGen CIEID.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will be expected to lead an extramurally funded research program, train doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, provide academic service on campus and professionally, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education. The candidate is expected to support the Center’s mission by developing collaborative research projects, including programmatic grants focused on transmission and therapeutic developments. Research should emphasize B-cell immunology or mucosal immunology, particularly in relation to influenza and other respiratory diseases, to advance our understanding of how humoral or mucosal immune responses contribute to pathogen transmission and advance therapeutic developments. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D., M.D., MD/PhD, D.V.M., or DVM/PhD with postdoctoral training or equivalent experience in immunology or a related field.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates applying for the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate the potential to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Those applying for the Associate level should have an established, extramurally funded research program, a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, and national or international recognition.

Application Materials:

Cover letter; Curriculum vitae; one-page summary of research accomplishments with two pages of future plans; and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair Henry Wan (wanx@missouri.edu).