Post Doctoral Fellow A

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in malaria immunology. The role focuses on endothelial cell biology, IgG transport, and advanced imaging to uncover antibody persistence mechanisms.

You will develop 2D/3D endothelial assays, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals while mentoring junior researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
• Experience with human endothelial cell culture.
• Strong experience with fluorescence and/or confocal microscopy.
• Publication record reflecting substantive endothelial cell culture work.
• Evidence of independent scientific writing and development of original ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop human endothelial cell models for IgG recycling, catabolism, and transcytosis in malaria immunology.
• Develop and optimize 2D/3D endothelial-based assays to study IgG handling and antibody transport.
• Analyze data and maintain accurate lab records.
• Prepare manuscripts, figures, and contribute to grant applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Mentor graduate students and junior staff.
• Participate in lab meetings and scientific presentations.
• Maintain compliance with biosafety and research regulations.

Skills

Endothelial cell culture

Fluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Immunology or related field

Tools

R

Python

Flow cytometry

Single-cell analysis

Quantitative imaging

Job description

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for VaccineDevelopment and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than fourdecades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines andinfectious diseases. The Tran Lab is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow.

Further information about the CVD can be found at http://medschool.umaryland.edu/CVD/.

Primary Duties

• Develop human endothelial cell models for studying IgG recycling, catabolism, and transcytosis in the context of malariaimmunology.
• Develop and optimize 2D and 3D endothelial-based assays to evaluate molecular modifiers of IgG handling and to investigate mechanisms that influence antibody persistence and transport.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Prepare manuscripts, figures, presentations, and contribute to grant applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within the laboratory and with external collaborators.
• Mentor graduate students, research technicians, and junior trainees when appropriate.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, project discussions, and scientific presentations.
• Maintain compliance with institutional biosafety, animal care, and research regulations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with human endothelial cell culture.
• Strong experience with fluorescence and/or confocal microscopy.
• Publication record reflecting substantive endothelial cell culture work.
• Evidence of independent scientific writing and development of original ideas during graduate training or previous position.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, quantitative imaging, and routine use of R or Python for data analysis and visualization will be especially competitive.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, scientific independence, and an interest in developing rigorous experimental systems within a collaborative malaria immunology research environment.

Responsibilities

Post Doctoral Fellow.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran’s status, or any other legally protected classification.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran’s status, or any other legally protected classification.

Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.