Pediatric Pulmonary Immunology Scientist

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PPO medical plan day one

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine seeks a scientist or physician-scientist to join the Department of Pediatrics in Dallas. The role centers on laboratory-based and translational research into pulmonary diseases in children, with emphasis on asthma, cystic fibrosis, and infectious respiratory conditions.

The successful candidate will lead biospecimen processing, perform immunology assays, analyze data, and collaborate on study

Qualifications

• PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences.
• At least four years of professional post-doctoral research experience in immunology.
• Strong publications record and ability to obtain external funding.

Responsabilités

• Lead processing and analysis of biospecimens (blood, respiratory samples) ensuring quality and data integrity.
• Perform and optimize laboratory assays (flow cytometry, cDNA prep, immunoprofiling, ALI culture).
• Design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results in pediatric disease context.
• Disseminate findings via manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications; mentor junior staff.

Connaissances

Immunology expertise

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring/training staff

Formation

PhD, MD, or comparable doctoral degree in biomedical sciences

4+ years post-doctoral experience or research associate experience

Outils

Flow cytometry

Air-liquid interface culture

Biorepository management

PCR/qPCR

Description du poste

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine seeks a scientist or physician-scientist to join the Department of Pediatrics in Dallas. The role centers on laboratory-based and translational research into pulmonary diseases in children, with emphasis on asthma, cystic fibrosis, and infectious respiratory conditions.

The successful candidate will lead biospecimen processing, perform immunology assays, analyze data, and collaborate on study