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research related to the dynamics of viral replication and the immune response in humans during natural infection with respiratory viruses. You will analyze longitudinal viral and immune samples collected
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varieties. By conducting systematic literature reviews, in-depth stakeholder interviews, and large-scale international surveys, you will directly influence how biocontainment strategies are developed and
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the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Please submit: Cover Letter CV Letters of recommendation from three academic/professional references Writing sample (preferably peer
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emerging organic contaminants. We are especially interested in recruiting applicants with strong skill sets in the areas of (i) quantitative analysis of trace organic contaminants in environmental samples
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into experimental animals. Assist with and eventually independently perform surgery and perfusions on experimental animals. Collect tissue and fluid samples (e.g., body fat, brain tissue, blood) from experimental
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extraction, cytokine ELISAs, quantitative RT-PCR, and basic epigenetic assays (e.g., histone-modification profiling). Prepare samples for transcriptomics (RNA-seq) and data interpretation. In vivo and BSL-2/3
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samples from experimental animals; store and analyze the tissue (e.g., PCR, immunohistochemistry). • Prepare buffers, reagents, and other solutions and test for pH level. • Keep meticulously detailed
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survival surgeries using intracerebral injections of AAVs and intracardiac perfusions. • Dissect and prepare brain samples for imaging and biochemical analyses. • Conduct standardized techniques (e.g
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microbiology lab. 25% - Work in the veterinary isolation facility to perform animal infection studies 10% - Assist in necropsy and to collect samples for molecular diagnostics 10% - Write reports, communicate
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metabolomics, full medicinal chemistry capabilities for the synthesis and evaluation of small molecules, and a suite of advanced technologies for the biophysical characterization of samples including instruments