Postdoc: Translational Lung Immunology & ARDS Research

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Pulmonary Translational Lung Immunology and Lung Injury and Recovery. The role focuses on NIH- and DoD-funded translational research into innate immunity, macrophage function, ARDS, and related lung diseases.

The successful candidate will use molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, and animal models to advance understanding and publish findings, with opportunities to contribute to grant

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, pulmonary biology, pharmacology, or a related biomedical discipline.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in immunology and innate immune signaling.
• Macrophage biology and inflammation.
• Lung injury, ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis, or infectious diseases.
• Molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Flow cytometry, microscopy, and animal models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications include single-cell RNA sequencing, extracellular vesicle biology, metabolic analysis, or bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments in translational lung biology.
• Analyze and interpret data; prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Present findings at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to grant applications.
• Mentor graduate students and research trainees.

Skills

Immunology and innate immune signaling

Macrophage biology and inflammation

Lung injury, ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis

Molecular and cellular biology

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Animal models

Excellent written and verbal skills

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Extracellular vesicle biology

Metabolic analysis

Bioinformatics

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pulmonary Biology, Pharmacology, or a related biomedical discipline

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Pulmonary Translational Lung Immunology and Lung Injury and Recovery. The role focuses on NIH- and DoD-funded translational research into innate immunity, macrophage function, ARDS, and related lung diseases.

The successful candidate will use molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, and animal models to advance understanding and publish findings, with opportunities to contribute to grant