Postdoctoral Fellow in Tumor Immunology
- Employer
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Apr 19, 2019
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc Fellowship
- Organization Type
- Academia
Postdoctoral Position in Tumor Immunology
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Maryland School of Medicine to study T cell biology and how T cells contribute to tumor immunity and transplantation immunity. Our lab currently focuses on investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing T cell differentiation, activation and cytotoxic function in the setting of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) for the treatment of blood cancers. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to study cancer and transplant patients and mouse HCT models in a well-mentored environment at this NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Requirements: Highly motivated PhD or MD/PhD students who graduated within three years are encouraged to apply. A solid background and working experience in the following areas are highly desired:
1. Immunology
2. Mouse models of cancer
3. Molecular and cell biology
Preferred candidates should be fluent in English. Please e-mail an application including a cover letter describing current research, future interests, expected start date, and CV, selected publications, names and contact information of three references to:
Xuefang Cao, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Email: XuefangCao@som.umaryland.edu
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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