POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE in Neuro Oncology

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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

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 preclinical findings to improve patient outcomes. 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 and under the supervision of Dr. Vidya Chandramohan.

Primary Responsibilities

· Design and execute project plans to evaluate therapeutic efficacies of immunotherapy & elucidate the role of tumor immune microenvironment in predicting responses to intracranial therapies, using various transgenic mouse models

· Learn and perform survival animal surgery for pre-clinical studies, primarily intracranial tumor implantation

· Independently perform bench work

· Generation of 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)

· Communication of 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 preferred

· Prior experience with brain tumors a plus

· Ability to handle and troubleshoot multiple complex tasks and prioritize translational research projects effectively

· Ability to work independently and lead 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 preferred

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