To support basic and applied research in molecular biology, viral pathogenesis, epidemiology and reverse genetics of rotaviruses and coronaviruses. Will participate in experimental design, conduct research, data interpretation and analysis. Will perform numerous molecular assays (RT-PCR, molecular cloning, RNA/DNA isolation, transfection, sequencing, protein expression and isolation, etc.) and virological (cell culture, viral inoculation, viral dynamics studies, plaque isolation) assays. Will participate in ongoing animal studies using germfree pigs and perform literature searches of relevant topics and procedures, new protocol adaptation/optimization/troubleshooting. Will prepare research reports and summaries, manuscripts, posters and presentations for scientific meetings. Will also