Post Doctoral Fellow - Immunomodulation and Translational Research Program

University of Missouri-Columbia; Colombia; Presencial; USD 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative research program at a prestigious university seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to drive groundbreaking studies in immunomodulation. This role involves utilizing novel biologics to enhance immune tolerance and improve survival rates in diabetes research. The successful candidate will engage in hands-on lab work, lead projects, and mentor graduate students while contributing to impactful publications. Join a collaborative environment that values intellectual contributions and fosters professional growth, offering a unique opportunity to advance your career in a vital field of medical research.

Servicios

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Educational discounts

Formación

• Ph.D., MD, or D.V.M. required by employment start date.
• At least 3 years of lab experience in relevant fields.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct studies using novel biologics to modulate immune response.
• Participate in lab discussions and contribute to grant submissions.

Conocimientos

Recombinant DNA technologies

Cloning

Protein expression

Basic immunology

Rodent handling

Tissue culture

Bioinformatics

Statistical analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Ph.D., MD, or D.V.M.

Herramientas

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical software

Descripción del empleo

Job ID: 52286

Location: Columbia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Hiring Department

The Immunomodulation and Translational Research Program in the Department of Child Health at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Fellow position supports research in the Immunomodulation and Translation Research Program at NextGen. The candidate will conduct studies using novel biologics to modulate the immune response, aiming to induce tolerance to autoantigens for preventing and treating type 1 diabetes, and to improve survival of pancreatic islets or stem cell-derived beta cells in preclinical models. Responsibilities include cell culture, immune cell proliferation, immune monitoring (flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, PCR), and rodent manipulations.

The successful applicant will actively participate in lab discussions, contribute to grant and manuscript submissions, deliver oral presentations at various meetings, and train graduate students and technical staff. They are expected to contribute intellectually to the research and lead a project.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., MD, or D.V.M. by employment start date.
• At least 3 years of lab experience, with expertise in recombinant DNA technologies, cloning, protein expression, basic immunology, rodent handling, and tissue culture.
• Experience in bioinformatics, rodent injections, tissue harvesting.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking skills, and a growth mindset.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software.

Application Materials

Cover letter, CV, statement of research accomplishments and goals, and three references.

Application Deadline

Rolling basis review of applications.

Benefits

Eligible for university benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and educational discounts. More info at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA accommodations available upon request by calling 573-884-7278.