​​Postdoctoral Position Available at Washington University in St. Louis

July 8, 2025
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Scholarship: Fully-funded
Degree: Ph.D
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Open

Scholarship Description:

The lab of Dr. Ding Siyuan at the University of Washington is inviting an ambitious postdoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team. Dr. Ding graduated from Fudan University in 2009 with a degree in Biological Sciences and earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in 2014, focusing on hepatitis B virus and type III interferon signaling pathways. He then conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University, concentrating on rotavirus infection and intestinal immunity.

Since establishing an independent lab at Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, Dr. Ding’s team has made significant advances in rotavirus and SARS-CoV-2 research. The team has published 41 research papers, with Dr. Ding as the corresponding author on 25. Notably, this lab was the first in the U.S. to demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 can infect and replicate in human intestinal epithelial cells (Zang R et al., Science Immunology, 2020) and to explore the mechanisms of viral host range and pathogenesis using a rotavirus reverse genetics system (Hou G et al., Cell Host Microbe, 2025).

Dr. Ding’s achievements have earned him several prestigious awards, including the NIAID K99/R00 Independent Research Award, the Ann Palmenberg Young Scientist Award from the American Society for Virology, the ASPIRE Award from the American Association of Immunologists, and the 2024 Michelson Medical Research Foundation Grand Prize.

Available Subjects:

  • The postdoctoral researcher will participate in several cutting-edge projects, using viral reverse genetics to study viral pathogenesis, host-virus interactions, and immune responses, with a primary focus on rotavirus.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in virology, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field. Experience in virology, cell biology, and/or immunology is preferred.
  • Candidates should be proficient in molecular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, mouse handling, and research data analysis.
  • A strong publication record demonstrating independent research capabilities and academic potential is essential.

Application Procedure:

Please send the following materials to [email protected]:

  1. A cover letter detailing research interests and career goals.
  2. A detailed CV, including published papers.
  3. Contact information for three references.