Fellow (Post Doc)

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the role of neurons in monocyte and macrophage activation and antimicrobial responses. The role includes in vivo and in vitro work with mice, isolation and culture of monocytes and macrophages, and infection challenges.

It also covers gene expression analyses and flow cytometry. Preferred candidates have hands-on immunology, molecular biology, and macrophage biology experience, and will contribute to training new lab members

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology/Molecular biology/Microbiology is required to ensure specialized knowledge at this level.
• Hands-on immunology, molecular biology, and macrophage biology experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo and in vitro research in mice, including isolation and culture of monocytes and macrophages.
• Perform infection and challenge experiments in primary cells and mice; assist with gene expression analyses (qPCR, RNAseq).
• Utilize flow cytometry and cell sorting; contribute to mice breeding, genotyping, and method optimization.

Skills

Immunology techniques

Molecular biology

Macrophage biology

Education

PhD in Immunology/Molecular biology/Microbiology

Tools

qPCR

RNAseq

Flow cytometry

Cell sorting

Job description

Fellow (Post Doc)

Kansas State University

About This Role

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for conducting research in identification of the role of neurons in monocyte and macrophage activation and antimicrobial responses. The essential work includes in vivo and in vitro work in mice, isolation and culture of monocytes and macrophages, conducting infection and challenge experiments in primary cells and mice. Additional area of research will involve conducting gene expression analyses (qPCR and RNAseq), and flow cytometry and cell sorting. Some efforts will also be directed at mice breeding, weaning and genotyping, and method optimization and training new lab members.

Previous hands-on experience in immunology techniques, molecular biology, and macrophage biology is required.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology/Molecular biology/Microbiology. The degree requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on skills working with tissue-resident immune cell population.
• Skills in single cell RNAseq and bioinformatics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Sponsorship Eligibility

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: 08/17/2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$55,000 - 58,000