Post Doc

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Adriana Mantegazza, focusing on solute transport in dendritic cells and its impact on inflammasome activity and antigen presentation.

The project uses in vitro and in vivo approaches in WT and genetically modified mice. Ideal candidates have a recent PhD with a strong background in cell biology and immunology, and hands-on experience with mouse work.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or a related field required.
• Experience in cell biology/immunology and working with mice is essential.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo assays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study how inflammasome activity and antigen presentation are regulated by solute transport.
• Perform biochemical, cell biology, and immunology assays in wild-type and genetically modified mice.
• Prepare results for publication and contribute to project milestones.

Skills

Cell biology

Immunology

Mice handling

Postdoctoral experience

Research methods

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Job description

## Post DocApply: Philadelphia, PA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0037111**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**Post-doctoral position available in the laboratory of Dr. Adriana Mantegazza, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (REQ0037111).**Job Description**Our laboratory is interested in investigating how solute transport, mediated by solute carriers (SLCs) in dendritic cells, regulates anti-microbial immune responses, both in vitro and in vivo. The post-doctoral fellow will study how inflammasome activity and antigen presentation are regulated by solute transport, using a combination of biochemical, cell biological and immunological assays in wild-type and genetically modified mice. Applicants should have recently earned a doctoral degree, a background in cellbiology/immunology and experience working with mice. To apply for this position, please submit a current CV and the name of 3 references.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Thomas Jefferson University**Primary Location Address**1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. **Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.For more benefits information, please click here