Postdoctoral Fellow: Viral Immunology & T Cell Exhaustion

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An NIH funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Snell at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The role investigates how chronic viral infections suppress antiviral immunity and drive T cell exhaustion, with emphasis on APC dysfunction and transcriptional/metabolic remodeling. The successful candidate will prepare manuscripts, write fellowship applications, present findings at meetings, and contribute to training of

Qualifications

• PhD in immunology, virology, or related field with solid publication record including at least one first-author article.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a collaborative lab.
• Proficiency in multicolor/spectral flow cytometry required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanisms by which chronic viral infections drive APC dysfunction/exhaustion.
• Apply cutting-edge technologies to define transcriptional and metabolic changes in these cells over time.
• Prepare manuscripts and write fellowship applications.
• Present findings at internal and external meetings and mentor new students and lab members.

Skills

Immunology

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Immunology or Virology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Mouse handling

NGS data analysis

Job description

An NIH funded postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Snell at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The role investigates how chronic viral infections suppress antiviral immunity and drive T cell exhaustion, with emphasis on APC dysfunction and transcriptional/metabolic remodeling. The successful candidate will prepare manuscripts, write fellowship applications, present findings at meetings, and contribute to training of