Post Doctoral Fellow

CO2000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center’s Abate-Daga Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work on adoptive T cell immunotherapies for cancer. The role involves translational and lab-based studies, designing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts and grant applications in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong immunology background, experience with multiparameter flow cytometry, and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD with a strong background in immunology.
• Proficiency in multiparameter flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research focused on adoptive T cell immunotherapy for cancer.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments to investigate immune mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to the research team.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, grant applications, and presentation of research findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators and contribute to ongoing laboratory projects.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and follow established laboratory protocols and safety procedures.

Skills

Immunology

Translational research

Team collaboration

Education

MD and/or PhD

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary Position Highlights: The Abate-Daga Lab at Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an innovative research program focused on the development of adoptive T cell immunotherapies for cancer. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge translational and laboratory-based research aimed at advancing next-generation cellular therapies to improve outcomes for patients with cancer. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to investigate T cell biology, immune responses, and novel therapeutic strategies.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a driven and collaborative scientist with a strong foundation in immunology and a passion for translational cancer research. Candidates should demonstrate scientific curiosity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research focused on adoptive T cell immunotherapy for cancer.
• Design and perform laboratory experiments to investigate immune mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and communicate findings to the research team.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, grant applications, and presentation of research findings at scientific meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators and contribute to ongoing laboratory projects.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and follow established laboratory protocols and safety procedures.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• MD and/or PhD with a strong background in immunology.
• Proficiency in multiparameter flow cytometry.

Salary Range $66,654.00 - $93,315.60 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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