Postdoctoral Associate - Immune Mechanisms

Core job profile for a research-focused position under supervision, contributing to institutional recognition through scientific publications and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on assigned areas of study.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems; provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures; safeguards University assets.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Leads a project investigating immune mechanisms in cardiac and vascular remodeling in heart failure.
• Designs and executes in vitro and in vivo experiments in collaboration with immunology and cardiovascular physiology teams, including:
  • Molecular and cellular immunological and physiological approaches.
  • Mouse models of disease.
  • Primary cell culture from mouse and human tissues.
  • Analysis of existing data sets.
• Analyzes data, presents findings at internal and external scientific meetings, and prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Develops and writes fellowship proposals.
• Contributes to mentoring trainees and fostering a collaborative, respectful, and welcoming lab environment.
• Maintains updated laboratory notebooks and data folders shared with the laboratory manager and Principal Investigator.
• Mines large sequencing data sets.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD) required.
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Physiology, or related field (department-specific).

Qualifications

• Experience working with mice, especially models of cardiovascular disease, acute/chronic inflammation, or cancer (department-specific).
• Experience with:
  • Mammalian cell culture.
  • Protein and RNA extraction.
  • Knockdown and overexpression vector expression.
  • Flow cytometry.
  • Tissue sectioning and immunofluorescence.
• Strong background in immunology and/or cardiovascular and cancer biology.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Growth mindset, teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.
• Tuition remission.

Full-time staff position. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.