Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Johns Hopkins Lab

Ciencia Puerto Rico; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Lab of Dr. Daniela Cihakova in cardiac immunology and autoimmunity research.

The role requires an independent, collaborative scientist with a PhD in immunology and hands-on experience in core immunological techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong publication records, analytical and writing skills, and willingness to contribute to high-impact discoveries in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology or a closely related field.
• Experience with basic immunological methods including flow cytometry, cell isolation and culture, ELISA, qPCR, immunostaining, cytokine analysis.
• Strong publication record and excellent scientific writing skills.
• Interest in contributing to high-impact discoveries in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct immunology experiments in cardiac immunology and autoimmunity projects.
• Perform flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, immunostaining, and in vivo/in vitro work as required.
• Collaborate with the lab team on projects such as CAR T cell therapy for myocarditis and tissue-immunity studies.
• Assist with data interpretation and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell isolation

Cell culture

ELISA

qPCR

Immunostaining

Cytokine analysis

In vivo work

In vitro work

Omics techniques

Computer science

Education

PhD in immunology

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Johns Hopkins Lab

Postdoctoral Fellow Position Available in Lab of Dr. Daniela Cihakova

The Cihakova Lab is currently seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our newly funded research projects in cardiac immunology and autoimmunity. We are looking for an independent, driven, and collaborative scientist with a PhD in immunology and experience in basic immunological methods, including flow cytometry, cell isolation and culture, ELISA, qPCR, immunostaining, cytokine analysis, and in vivo and in vitro experimental work. Experience in omics techniques and computer science is considered a strong advantage. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, excellent analytical and scientific writing skills, and a strong interest in contributing to high-impact discoveries in a dynamic and supportive research environment. The Cihakova Lab is also interested in PhD and master’s students. Current projects include CAR T cell therapy for myocarditis, CODA 3D reconstruction of salivary glands in Sjögren’s syndrome, and understanding the pathogenesis of tissue-resident T cells in cardiac transplant rejection. Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to Professor Cihakova [e-mail].

Projects:

• CAR T cell therapy for myocarditis
• CODA 3D reconstruction of salivary glands in Sjögren’s syndrome
• Understanding the pathogenesis of tissue-resident T cells in cardiac transplant rejection