Postdoctoral Fellow - Giusppe A Sautto Lab

Years of Experience: Stipend for FY 2026

0: $63,480

1: $63,900

2: $64,380

3: $66,948

4: $69,180

5: $71,748

6: $74,424

7 or More: $77,076

In this role, you will demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for innovative scientific research leading to the discovery ans development of novel immunotherapeutics. You will contribute to characterizing novel antibodies and their engineering in the context of infectious diseases to aid target identification, validation, and drug development. You will develop new assays for characterization of immune response and collaborate with highly accomplished scientists. mentorship and support will be provided to help you gain relevant knowledge and skill sets to promote your career development.

• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases
• Virology
• Antibody Discovery
• Vaccinology

For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/florida/sautto/

• →Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• →Perform in vivo and in vitro experiments
• →Writing manuscripts
• →Writing detailed reports
• →Give oral presentations

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

• Great work organizational skills
• Great time management skills
• Great communications skills
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects
• Preferred previous experience in the fields listed in the above topic section

• CV
• Resume
• Coverletter
• Reference list

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Postdoc, Research, Florida Research & Innovation Center, FRIC

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