POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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Position Description: Our research focuses on identifying cellular and molecular mechanisms of immunosuppression and immunotoxin-mediated antitumor response in animal models of brain tumors. We aim to translate our pre-clinical findings to improve outcomes in patients with brain tumors. Our research is funded by Federal and foundation grants.

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to perform high-quality immunology and molecular biology research utilizing animal models, omics research, cell-based immune assays, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry studies. This candidate will work alongside a talented team of research technicians and analysts.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and execute project plans to evaluate therapeutic efficacies of combination immunotherapy & elucidate the role of tumor immune microenvironment in predicting responses to intracranial therapies using immunocompetent mouse models.
• Learn and perform survival animal surgery for pre-clinical studies, primarily intracranial tumor implantation and localized delivery of therapeutics.
• Independently perform bench work.
• Generate graphs, slides, protocols, and manuscripts for publication.
• Aid with writing large grants (NIH-R01s, DoD, etc.) and independently write and apply for smaller grants (NIH-F32 fellowship, DoD fellowship, and foundation grants).
• Communicate results to colleagues, leadership, and the scientific community.

Job Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science or equivalent experience
• Immunology, cell- or molecular biology background required; immuno-genomics background preferred
• Experience using pre-clinical mouse models of disease preferred.
• Prior experience with multiparametric flow cytometry, histology, and data analysis is preferred.
• Prior experience with brain tumors is a plus.
• Ability to plan and execute experiments, troubleshoot complex tasks, and prioritize research projects effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative research team.
• Strong oral & written English communication skills demonstrated by publications and presentations.
• Less than five years of postdoctoral experience is preferred.
• Authorized to work in the US.

How to apply

• Please send a cover letter, resume, and contacts for three references.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

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Experience

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