POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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The Moseman lab at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in the Department of Integrative Immunobiology. Our lab studies how the immune response within the olfactory mucosa is shaped by the unique anatomy that provides chemosensation and CNS barrier function. We use a variety of infectious pathogens along with transgenic mouse models to study immune response initiation and tissue specific effector functions.

The olfactory mucosa is mucosal barrier within the upper respiratory tract, dedicate to chemosensation and linking the outside world with the central nervous system. Our lab has recently identified an endothelial level barrier that restricts access of large molecular weight serum proteins, including antibodies from accessing and protecting the olfactory surface. Reliance on local cellular immune responses for protection suggests a number of tissue specific immune adaptations are employed. We are interested in exploring innate intrinsic roles for cells of the mucosa in protecting against pathogen invasion and replication; antigen presentation capacity within the olfactory mucosa; lymphocyte heterogeneity, and innate cell coordination.

Experience

Candidates with a background in immunology and neurobiology, molecular biology and cellular immunology skills are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong laboratory and analytical skills and have an interest/experience working with mouse models, including infectious models. Ideal candidates will be self-driven, creative, and highly collaborative.

Education

Degree requirement: Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology or a related filed (either have or will have shortly)

Skills

Successful candidates for this position must:

• Be capable of working independently and within a group

• Have good interpersonal skills

• Have strong oral and written English communication

• Have strong laboratory and analytical skills

Application

If you are interested in being part of our growing dynamic team of scientists studying innate and adaptive immunology utilizing a wide variety of cellular immunology and mouse genetic approaches, please send a cover letter with a description of your research interests and past experience, CV, and contact information for references to Ashley Moseman ([email protected] ).

The lab offers a vibrant and rigorous training environment for postdoctoral fellows. Duke also provides a robust training community for postdoctoral associates, supported by the both the Office of Postdoctoral Services (https://postdoc.duke.edu/ ) and the Duke University Postdoc Association (https://dukepostdocs.org/ ). Duke is a world-renowned university and medical center located in the town of Durham, within the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, in proximity to NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill. The town of Durham is well-known for its vibrant arts, food, and craft beer scene and has been named the “the South’s Tastiest Town.” In addition, it has great access to outdoor activities and is situated two hours from the NC coast and three hours from the mountains.’

Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Job Level: 00

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