Next-Gen CAR T & Immunotherapy Postdoc Fellow

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 67,282 - 78,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement package

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop engineered cell therapies for cancer and immune-mediated diseases. This role involves working in a collaborative environment focused on CAR T cell biology and translational immunotherapy. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. in related fields, relevant research experience, and a passion for academic medicine or biotechnology. The position offers opportunities for independent projects and strong mentoring support.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cellular or molecular immunology or cancer biology.
• Demonstrated productivity with peer-reviewed publications.
• High level of independence, creativity, and scientific rigor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of next-generation engineered cell therapies for cancer.
• Design and engineer next-generation CAR T and other engineered immune cell therapies.
• Conduct translational studies bridging preclinical models and clinical trials.

Skills

Cellular Immunology

Molecular Biology

Cancer Biology

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Flow Cytometry

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to develop engineered cell therapies for cancer and immune-mediated diseases. This role involves working in a collaborative environment focused on CAR T cell biology and translational immunotherapy. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. in related fields, relevant research experience, and a passion for academic medicine or biotechnology. The position offers opportunities for independent projects and strong mentoring support.