Research Fellow, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

The American Society for Cell Biology; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institute is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a groundbreaking project focused on vaccine testing and tissue engineering. In this role, you'll engage in advanced immunological protocols and biofabrication techniques within a collaborative team environment. Your expertise in cell culture, antigen presentation, and tissue engineering will be crucial for the development of pioneering health solutions. This opportunity at a leading academic medical center promises to enhance your research career while contributing to transformative medical advancements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biological, immunological, engineering or biomedical engineering required.
• Experience in immunology and biofabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on vaccine testing and tissue constructs.
• Perform complex tasks including cell culture and data organization.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Immunology techniques

Antigen presentation

T cell activation

B cell activation

Biofabrication

Tissue engineering

General computer skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Ph.D. in Immunology

Tools

Excel

Bioprinting technologies

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The WFIRM Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in a research project to develop a new platform to enable the testing of vaccines. The applicant will perform a variety of complex tasks including antigen uptake and presentation, immune cell activation and differentiation, in vitro biological and functional tests for verification of tissue construct viability and functional assays. Research will be performed in a team environment and the application will be provided with a variety of procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data related to the production of tissue engineered constructs. Specific duties will include basic and advanced immunological protocols including antigen presentation, T and B cell activation, cell culture and expansion, assembly of 3D constructs using biofabrication techniques, collection and organization of data, and assisting in the preparation of reports and manuscripts. Immunology, engineering, and cell biology experience is a plus.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. with a focus in biological, immunological, engineering or biomedical engineering.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in cell culture and immunology techniques.
• Experience in antigen presentation, T cell and B cell activation and differentiation
• Experience with development and testing of tissue engineering constructs
• Experience in biofabrication and tissue engineering technologies such as bioprinting, for creation of tissue engineered constructs.
• Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Materials Science background a plus.
• General computer skills, including the use of Excel spreadsheets
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Time management
• Excellent recordkeeping and documentation skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) is a world leader in the development of technologies and products in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. WFIRM is an interdisciplinary institute, with a semi-open laboratory concept aimed towards fostering collaboration in a variety of research areas. WFIRM occupies several floors in the Richard H. Dean Biomedical Building in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem.

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always