Postdoc: Immune Cell Therapy Research Fellow
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Job summary
The Lai Lab at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill is seeking multiple Post-Doctoral Research Associates to advance in vivo engineering of immune cells for cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases. Candidates will conduct independent research, publish high‑impact papers, mentor students, and collaborate with industry partners during a 12‑month appointment.
The role emphasizes translational innovation and safe, cost‑effective immunotherapies.
Qualifications
- PhD in a related field required.
- At least 3 years of research experience in NA or Europe.
- Experience in top laboratories in virology, molecular biology, gene delivery or related disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Lead research in virology, molecular biology, gene delivery, immune cell therapy, computational modeling, immunology, or related disciplines.
- Advance and apply engineering strategies for immune cell therapeutics.
- Publish multiple high‑impact papers and develop translational innovations.
- Mentor graduate students, undergraduate students, and research staff.
- Collaborate with internal research partners and industry collaborators.
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Job description
The Lai Lab at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill is seeking multiple Post-Doctoral Research Associates to advance in vivo engineering of immune cells for cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases. Candidates will conduct independent research, publish high‑impact papers, mentor students, and collaborate with industry partners during a 12‑month appointment.
The role emphasizes translational innovation and safe, cost‑effective immunotherapies.
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