Postdoctoral Fellow: Immunoengineering & T-Cell Therapies

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Conference travel funding

NIH salary guidelines

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on T-cell based therapies. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and clinicians, and contribute to immunological method development and publications.

A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in molecular/cell biology or a related field is required. Strong English communication is essential; experience with animal models and immunological assays is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Highly motivated, punctual, and proactive with ability to manage and complete complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with ability to conduct independent research and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in signal processing and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Minitab) and programming in MATLAB/LabVIEW.
• Preferred experience in motion capture data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing, or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• Plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision, conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent researcher

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Programming (MATLAB/LabVIEW)

Education

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

SPSS

Minitab

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a postdoctoral research position focused on T-cell based therapies. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and clinicians, and contribute to immunological method development and publications.

A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in molecular/cell biology or a related field is required. Strong English communication is essential; experience with animal models and immunological assays is preferred.