Postdoc, Pulmonary Immunology & Fibrosis Research Leader

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exempt-level position

Benefited position

Opportunity for fellowship funding

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Jeffrey Sturek's lab in pulmonary immunology research. The successful candidate will lead projects, guide experimental design, and teach trainees. A PhD in the Biosciences or an MD is required, alongside experience in relevant techniques such as flow cytometry and RNA sequencing. This leadership position offers substantial opportunities for research advancement and collaboration within a NIH-funded team.

Qualifications

• PhD in the Biosciences or MD with research emphasis required.
• Experience with murine or human immunology and flow cytometry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory projects and provide scientific guidance.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data to advance research.
• Teach trainees and contribute to proposals and manuscripts.

Skills

Mouse models of pulmonary disease

Murine or human immunology

Flow cytometry

Histology

RNA sequencing

CRISPR/Cas9 techniques

Education

PhD in the Biosciences or MD with research emphasis

Tools

Mass cytometry

Spectral flow cytometry

Primary cell culture

Job description

A prestigious research institution in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join Dr. Jeffrey Sturek's lab in pulmonary immunology research. The successful candidate will lead projects, guide experimental design, and teach trainees. A PhD in the Biosciences or an MD is required, alongside experience in relevant techniques such as flow cytometry and RNA sequencing. This leadership position offers substantial opportunities for research advancement and collaboration within a NIH-funded team.