Postdoc Fellow: Malaria Immunology & Endothelial Research

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow to advance malaria immunology research in the Tran Lab.

The role focuses on developing human endothelial cell models, 2D/3D assays, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a PhD in relevant field and a strong record in endothelial cell culture and advanced imaging.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop human endothelial cell models for studying IgG recycling, catabolism, and transcytosis in malaria immunology.
• Create and optimize 2D and 3D endothelial-based assays to evaluate modifiers of IgG handling.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; maintain accurate lab records.
• Prepare manuscripts, figures, and grant applications; contribute to presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams; mentor students and technicians.
• Participate in meetings and scientific seminars; ensure biosafety compliance.

Skills

Immunology

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Endothelial cell culture

Fluorescence microscopy

Publication record

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Single-cell analysis

R

Python

Quantitative imaging

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health seeks a Post Doctoral Fellow to advance malaria immunology research in the Tran Lab.

The role focuses on developing human endothelial cell models, 2D/3D assays, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a PhD in relevant field and a strong record in endothelial cell culture and advanced imaging.