Postdoc Fellow — Immunology & Enteric Neuroscience

Medical University of South Carolina; Orleans Estates (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zhang Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks creative scientists with a strong background in immunology and experience in animal models to join its enteric neuroscience research program. This position offers opportunities to study how enteric neuronal circuits regulate immune and epithelial cells using advanced techniques in a leading academic environment.

Applicants should have recently completed a Ph.D. in immunology, neuroscience, cell biology, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Strong background in immunology and experience with animal models.
• Ph.D. completed in immunology, neuroscience, cell biology, or related fields.
• Prior experience with transgenic mouse models of infection or inflammatory bowel disease is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experimental design and implementation for independent research projects, including protocol development and data interpretation.
• Animal research and procedures with transgenic mice, injections, and general rodent techniques.
• Advanced assays and techniques such as RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and confocal microscopy.
• Training and supervision of graduate students and junior staff.
• Professional development activities, seminars, and contributions to grant proposals and manuscripts.

Skills

Immunology

Neuroscience

Animal models

Education

PhD in immunology or neuroscience

Tools

Transgenic mouse models

Flow cytometry

RNA sequencing

In situ transcriptomics

Job description

The Zhang Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina seeks creative scientists with a strong background in immunology and experience in animal models to join its enteric neuroscience research program. This position offers opportunities to study how enteric neuronal circuits regulate immune and epithelial cells using advanced techniques in a leading academic environment.

Applicants should have recently completed a Ph.D. in immunology, neuroscience, cell biology, or related fields.