Postdoctoral Associate

American Society of Transplantation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Starzl Transplantation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to advance studies of human TFH biology in transplantation. The NIH-funded project will examine heterogeneous epigenetic and environmental regulation of TFH cells and their role in graft outcomes.

The candidate should hold an MD or PhD in immunology or a related field, with expertise in multi-omic analyses, in vitro assays, spectral flow cytometry, and single-cell techniques.Laboratory

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in immunology, computational biology/systems biology, or a related field.
• Expertise in multi-omic analytical approaches and in vitro cellular assays.
• Experience with spectral flow cytometry/FACS sorting and single-cell level analyses.

Responsibilities

• Present findings at local, national, or international conferences.
• Help prepare manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to writing post-doctoral fellowship grants.

Skills

Multi-omic analysis

Spectral flow cytometry

In vitro cellular assays

Single-cell analysis

Written and oral communication

Education

MD or PhD in immunology or related field

Tools

FACS sorting

Molecular techniques

Metabolomics techniques

Job description

The Starzl Transplantation Institute (STI) at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate position.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow interested in developing novel approaches to study human T follicular helper cell (TFH) biology in transplantation. The project is NIH funded and focuses on characterizing the heterogeneous epigenetic and environmental regulation of circulating and tissue infiltrating TFH cells and defining how distinct signals govern memory TFH cell fate decisions, including their contribution to mild humoral rejection versus rapid progression to chronic rejection and graft loss after solid organ transplantation.

The successful candidate should hold an MD or PhD in immunology, computational biology/systems biology, or a related field, and should have expertise in multi-omic analytical approaches, including in vitro cellular assays, spectral flow cytometry/FACS sorting, molecular and metabolic techniques of analysis at single cell levels. Candidates with analytical and critical thinking skills and strong written and oral communication skills are highly valued. The appointee will present findings at local, national, or international conferences, help prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and write post-doctoral fellowship grants.

The laboratory, led by Diana M. Metes, MD, Professor of Surgery & Immunology, is located in the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute, Department of Surgery, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with access to state-of-the-art core facilities, a highly collegial work environment, and extensive career development opportunities.

Requisition # 26004781