Washington State University is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to lead a new NIH funded project in the Phelps laboratory aimed at investigating the replication biology of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and to develop coronavirus CRISPR based antiviral gene therapies.  The work will utilize genetically engineered non-infectious cell model systems to study SARS-CoV-2 virus replication biology.  The overall goal of the project is to better understand, and exploit coronavirus replication to develop novel CRISPR based anti-viral therapies to treat and prevent viral infections.  The project has flexibility to provide significant academic freedom to explore areas of interest to the postdoctoral scientist and to develop a robust independent research program for future academic positions.

The Phelps laboratory is located in the new Veterinary and Biomedical Research building, which is at the center of the state-of-the art biomedical research facilities on the WSU Pullman campus.  Washington State University is a tier I research land-grand institution located in the town of Pullman in the Palouse region of southeastern Washington State.  The Palouse region is a thriving community that is home to both Washington State University and nearby University of Idaho providing access to a rich, collaborative scientific research environment. Washington State University is also home to the Paul G. Allen School of Global Health. 

Requirements

The position requires a PhD in a field of study relevant to the research goals at the time of employment.  Training will be provided in viral gene therapy, CRISPR genome editing technology, and virology as needed.