Senior Scientist-Computational Biology

This position is created to perform research in the areas of computational biology and bioinformatics at a leadership level. The incumbent is expected to develop and validate new algorithms and tools to accomplish scientific objectives related to understanding infectious diseases such as influenza. The ability to lead publications and serve as a resource to other members in our lab is key to this position.

How to apply:

To view more details and apply for a position, please visit https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job and select Staff Positions. Current employees can sign in to access their myHR account. If not an existing user, select the Prospective Employees link.

  • Job ID 55546

    • Senior Research Assistant Position in Virology

    The responsibilities of the position are to maintain routine operations for bench lab, to train student and research staff to achieve research goals, and to perform scientific research projects.

    How to apply:

    To view more details and apply for a position, please visit https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job and select Academic Positions.Current employees can sign in to access their myHR account. If not an existing user, select the Prospective Employees link to create one.

  • Job ID 55100

    • Postdoctoral Associates

    We are seeking applications for Postdoctoral Associates in the fields of glycoproteomics and/or virology. The successful candidate should be highly motivated and able to work independently, but integrate well within a team with diverse background. The following positions are open:

    Postdoc Position in Glycobiology

    The responsibilities of the position are:

    • To implement and develop glycobiology approaches by using mass spectrometry instruments, HPLC and other equipment to collect glycomics and proteomics data.
    • To perform analyses of glycomics and proteomics data.
    • To record all methods, results, and other relevant information in an organized manner as instructed by the Principal Investigator.
    • To prepare manuscripts, project reports and other documents and to assist in grant preparation.
    • To train graduate and postdoctoral researchers in glycomics and proteomics data collection and analyses.

    Postdoc position in Virology or Immunology

    The responsibilities of the position are:

    • To develop and apply novel methods for influenza vaccine strain selection.
    • To develop novel vaccines and antiviral therapy for influenza and emerging pathogens (e.g. SARS-CoV-2).
    • To study the impacts of repeated vaccination on vaccine effectiveness
    • To study molecular mechanisms of virus transmission, pathogenesis, and immunological responses for influenza viruses and emerging pathogens (e.g., SARS-CoV-2).

    How to apply:

    To view more details and apply for a position, please visit https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job   and select Academic Positions.Current employees can sign in to access their myHR account. If not an existing user, select the Prospective Employees link to create one.

  • Job ID 53305 (Postdoc in Glycobiology)
  • Job ID 55098 (Postdoc in Virology)
  • Job ID 53306 (Postdoc in Immunology)

    • Prospective Graduate Students

    Students with strong motivations and research interests in research are encouraged to apply. contact Dr. Wan by wanx@missouri.edu. Research Assistantship positions are available from four different degree programs:

    How to apply:

    Please send your query with your resume to Dr. Henry Wan at wanx@missouri.edu if you are interested.


    Undergraduate Students

    We are always looking for motivated undergraduate students to join the lab. The students will have opportunities to work either in the computational laboratory or wet bench laboratory. Please contact Dr. Henry Wan at wanx@missouri.edu.