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The Holmes Lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our lab to carry out research projects related to innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. Our research focuses on defining the tissue tropism of emerging arthritogenic alphaviruses and determining how cells that are permissive to infection influence virus dissemination and disease progression.
Our most recent published work demonstrated that, in contrast to established paradigms, there are two phases of alphavirus transport through the lymphatics at early times of infection, one that precedes viral replication, and a second that requires replication in the skin which enables transit to the bloodstream (Holmes AC et al., doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113876). We found that skin-infiltrating Ly6Chi monocytes promote infection of several non-hematopoietic cell types in the skin. Unexpectedly, in contrast to the skin, lymph node-associated monocytes are refractory to virus infection. Our work highlighted that there is an underappreciated role for cell-free, fluid-phase lymphatic trafficking during early alphavirus dissemination and that there may be tissue-specific signals that govern monocyte permissiveness to alphavirus infection. Our aim is to identify and define the mechanisms that drive monocyte heterogeneity in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. In a forthcoming manuscript (Holmes AC et al., submitted, PLoS Pathogens), we have identified a subset of platelet-derived growth factor alpha-positive (PDGFRα+) skeletal muscle mesenchymal cells that are infected via the major arthritogenic alphavirus entry receptor, matrix remodeling-associated protein 8 (MXRA8). Infection of this PDGFRα+ cell subset increases local vascular permeability to mediate virus spread directly to the bloodstream in a manner that is dependent on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling. Our aim is to define the molecular events that underlie the VEGF signaling cascade during arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
DUTIES
Duties will include:
- The candidate will be trained on and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirus infections
- The candidate will carry out qRT-PCR on mouse tissues
- The candidate will carry out flow cytometry
- The candidate will carry out microscopy and imaging of mouse tissues
- The candidate will generate and maintain primary cell lines from mice and commercially available cell lines and carry out arthritogenic alphavirus infections in both primary cells and cell lines
- The candidate will develop projects involving methods such as single-cell and spatial RNAseq
- The candidate will prepare manuscripts for publication
- The candidate will be required to work at both BSL-2 and BSL-3 and will receive the appropriate institutional safety training
We are a new lab supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and are looking to grow! The lab is committed to the success of all members and provides mentorship and opportunities for research and career development. We are located at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in downtown Buffalo, NY.
BENEFITS
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Virology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
- Expertise in some of the following areas: in vivo pathogenesis, flow cytometry, molecular virology, qPCR, confocal fluorescence microscopy, histology
- Highly motivated
- Possesses ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Time management and organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Mentorship experiences in the lab
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in single-cell and/or spatial RNAseq and bioinformatics (not required but preferred)
- Expertise in live-animal imaging (not required but preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
SALARY RANGE
$60,000 - $64,000
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
WORK HOURS
40
CAMPUS
Downtown Campus
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTIFICATION
Is a background check required for this posting? No
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
INTRODUCTION
The Holmes Lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our lab to carry out research projects related to innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. Our research focuses on defining the tissue tropism of emerging arthritogenic alphaviruses and determining how cells that are permissive to infection influence virus dissemination and disease progression.
Our most recent published work demonstrated that, in contrast to established paradigms, there are two phases of alphavirus transport through the lymphatics at early times of infection, one that precedes viral replication, and a second that requires replication in the skin which enables transit to the bloodstream (Holmes AC et al., doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113876). We found that skin-infiltrating Ly6Chi monocytes promote infection of several non-hematopoietic cell types in the skin. Unexpectedly, in contrast to the skin, lymph node-associated monocytes are refractory to virus infection. Our work highlighted that there is an underappreciated role for cell-free, fluid-phase lymphatic trafficking during early alphavirus dissemination and that there may be tissue-specific signals that govern monocyte permissiveness to alphavirus infection. Our aim is to identify and define the mechanisms that drive monocyte heterogeneity in arthritogenic alphavirus infections. In a forthcoming manuscript (Holmes AC et al., submitted, PLoS Pathogens), we have identified a subset of platelet-derived growth factor alpha-positive (PDGFRα+) skeletal muscle mesenchymal cells that are infected via the major arthritogenic alphavirus entry receptor, matrix remodeling-associated protein 8 (MXRA8). Infection of this PDGFRα+ cell subset increases local vascular permeability to mediate virus spread directly to the bloodstream in a manner that is dependent on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signaling. Our aim is to define the molecular events that underlie the VEGF signaling cascade during arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
DUTIES
Duties will include:
- The candidate will be trained on and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirus infections
- The candidate will carry out qRT-PCR on mouse tissues
- The candidate will carry out flow cytometry
- The candidate will carry out microscopy and imaging of mouse tissues
- The candidate will generate and maintain primary cell lines from mice and commercially available cell lines and carry out arthritogenic alphavirus infections in both primary cells and cell lines
- The candidate will develop projects involving methods such as single-cell and spatial RNAseq
- The candidate will prepare manuscripts for publication
- The candidate will be required to work at both BSL-2 and BSL-3 and will receive the appropriate institutional safety training
We are a new lab supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and are looking to grow! The lab is committed to the success of all members and provides mentorship and opportunities for research and career development. We are located at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in downtown Buffalo, NY.
BENEFITS
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Virology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
- Expertise in some of the following areas: in vivo pathogenesis, flow cytometry, molecular virology, qPCR, confocal fluorescence microscopy, histology
- Highly motivated
- Possesses ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Time management and organizational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Mentorship experiences in the lab
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in single-cell and/or spatial RNAseq and bioinformatics (not required but preferred)
- Expertise in live-animal imaging (not required but preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
SALARY RANGE
$60,000 - $64,000
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
WORK HOURS
40
CAMPUS
Downtown Campus
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTIFICATION
Is a background check required for this posting? No
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
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Which companies sponsor visas for research scientists in New York?
Major sponsors include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, IBM Research (based in Yorktown Heights), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, and universities such as Columbia, NYU, and Rockefeller University. Large academic medical centers, federal labs like Brookhaven National Laboratory, and biotech firms concentrated in the New York City metro area are consistent H-1B visa sponsors for research scientist roles.
Which visa types are most common for research scientist roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for research scientists in New York, as most roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring a relevant advanced degree. O-1A visas are used for scientists with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as published researchers with significant citations or awards. J-1 visa research scholar visas are widely used at New York universities for postdoctoral and visiting researcher positions, though they do not lead directly to employment-based immigration.
Which cities in New York have the most research scientist sponsorship jobs?
New York City, particularly Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, accounts for the largest share of research scientist sponsorship jobs in the state, anchored by academic medical centers, biotech companies, and corporate R&D divisions. Tarrytown and the Hudson Valley corridor host pharmaceutical and biotech employers like Regeneron. Upstate, the Albany area has semiconductor and materials science research activity, while Ithaca and Buffalo have university-driven research hiring.
How to find research scientist visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters research scientist roles in New York by visa sponsorship availability, so you are not sifting through listings from employers who will not sponsor. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate surfaces positions from universities, hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and corporate R&D labs that have an established record of H-1B and other work visa sponsorship in New York.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for research scientist visa sponsorship?
New York's high cost of living means the Department of Labor prevailing wage determinations for research scientist roles in the New York City metro area are among the highest in the country, which affects what employers must pay sponsored workers. Academic and nonprofit research institutions, including many of New York's major universities and hospitals, are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file petitions year-round without waiting for the annual April lottery window.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored research scientist jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.