Post Doctoral Fellow - Immunoengineering - (496595 )

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Conference travel funding

NIH salary guidelines

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on T-cell based therapies. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and clinicians, and contribute to immunological method development and publications.

A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in molecular/cell biology or a related field is required. Strong English communication is essential; experience with animal models and immunological assays is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Highly motivated, punctual, and proactive with ability to manage and complete complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with ability to conduct independent research and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in signal processing and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Minitab) and programming in MATLAB/LabVIEW.
• Preferred experience in motion capture data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing, or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• Plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision, conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent researcher

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Programming (MATLAB/LabVIEW)

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

SPSS

Minitab

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in the area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

1. Receives and reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing, or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision, conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Posting Information

Education/Experience: A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in a related field such as molecular or cell biology is required. Experience with standard immunological assays like ELISA/ELISpot/Flow cytometry is an advantage. Experience with viral transduction of immune cells is an advantage.

Postdoctoral position to investigate T-cell based therapies in collaboration with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, funded by the CPRIT/DoD/NIH. The candidate needs to have prior documented experience in animal models, molecular biology and in working with immune cells. The successful candidate will work on a multi-disciplinary team involving engineers and clinicians. The candidate will be expected to devise or modify immunological methods to achieve results and publish papers in research journals. Presentation at national meetings and career development will be encouraged. Strong communication skills (written/verbal) in English is required.

Please send CV and a list of three references via email to [e-mail]. Our lab website that includes recent publications and some of our technologies: http://singlecell.chee.uh.edu/Pubs.html

Contact

Navin Varadarajan
Professor
University of Houston
Dept of Chemical & Biomolecular Engg
S222 Engineering Bldg 1, Rm S228
4726 Calhoun Rd
Houston TX 77204

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level degree in neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Highly-motivated, punctual, and proactive individual with demonstrated ability to manage and complete complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in signal processing, statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Minitab), and computer programming in languages such as Matlab and/or LabVIEW.
• Preferred experience in motion capture data collection and analysis and a strong track record of scientific productivity, including undergraduate research experience and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package provided by the University of Houston.
• Funding support for conference travel and professional development opportunities.
• NIH salary guidelines will be used to calculate salary.

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