Postdoctoral Associate, Pulmonary Center, Department of Medicine

About the role

The Department of Medicine at Boston University, Bosmann Laboratory, is recruiting highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellows to work on projects in Immunology and Host–Pathogen Interactions.

Responsibilities

• Advance experimental and translational research programs focusing on bacterial polyphosphates in immunity at barrier organs (gut and lung)
• Investigate host–pathogen interactions involving innate immune cells, including macrophages, neutrophils and T cells
• Analyze cytokine biology and immune signaling pathways (e.g. G-protein signaling)
• Conduct research on pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella spp., and others
• Utilize state-of-the-art immunological techniques including single-cell transcriptomics (scRNA-Seq, TOTAL-Seq) and phospho-/proteomics
• Collaborate with an experienced bioinformatician for data analysis

Requirements

• Prior experience in experimental immunology
• Experience with mouse models of infection or inflammation
• Knowledge of innate immunity
• Experience with transcriptomic or proteomic approaches

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field, with a strong publication record and relevant research experience.

Skills

• Strong research skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Pay

$67,500.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule

Full-time/Regular

Application Instructions

Please send your CV, publication list, transcripts and names of three references to: Markus Bosmann (mbosmann@bu.edu), M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Investigator of the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories