Theoretical Immunology Postdoctoral Researcher

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 107.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking a recent PhD with immunology expertise to join the T-6 group as a postdoctoral researcher. You will help advance HIV-related TCR resources in LANL's HIV Databases and collaborate with external groups, sharing results through data tools and publications.

The position is onsite with opportunities to contribute to multiple LANL projects; no laboratory experiments are required. Salary starts at $97,000 and grows with experience.

Formación

• PhD in molecular biology, immunology, computational biology, or closely related fields.
• Publications demonstrating knowledge of immunology and T cell responses.
• Experience running and analyzing large datasets with strong statistical skills.
• Interest in contributing to an NIH-funded resource for HIV researchers.
• Ability to write custom code and work with genomic/MHC data.

Responsabilidades

• Identify T cell receptors (TCRs) reactive against peptides presented by MHC Class I/II.
• Develop resources for LANL's HIV Databases to expand pathogen data access.
• Collaborate with outside research groups and publish findings.
• Spend a portion on other LANL T-6 group projects; no wet-lab work.

Conocimientos

Immunology expertise

T cell responses

Publications

Large dataset analysis

Statistics

Code writing

MHC locus familiarity

Educación

PhD in molecular biology/immunology/computational biology

Descripción del empleo

What You Will Do

The T-6 group (Theoretical Biology and Biophysics) in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a recent PhD graduate with experience in immunology to join our team as a postdoctoral researcher. The selected candidate will help LANL's HIV Databases (hiv.lanl.gov) develop resources for identifying T cell receptors (TCRs) reactive against peptides presented by MHC Class I/II complexes. This will complement data currently available in our database for ~8,000 MHC Class I/II peptides. We expect this candidate will collaborate with outside research groups and share their findings with the scientific community through data analysis tools and/or publications. The postdoctoral researcher will also have opportunities to spend a smaller percentage of their time working on other projects within LANL's T-6 group, dependent upon their interests. This position does not involve laboratory research.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of human immunology, particularly T cell responses
• Publications demonstrating knowledge of the above
• Experience running existing code on large datasets
• Experience analyzing large datasets
• Strong statistical analysis skills
• Interest in contributing to an NIH-funded resource for HIV researchers

Education:

PhD in molecular biology, immunology, computational biology, or closely related fields

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience performing immunological assays for measuring T cell reactivity
• Ability to write custom code
• Familiarity with human genetic variation, especially within the MHC locus

Salary:

Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $97,000 and increases with years of experience post PhD. For more information on salary and benefits, please visit LANL's Postdoctoral Research page: https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/postdoctoral-research/becoming-a-postdoc

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

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No Clearance

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.