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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pulmonary Immunology (copy)

Employer
University of Texas Health Science Center, Tyler
Location
Tyler, Texas; Close to Dallas, TX
Salary
Negotiable, depending on experience
Closing date
Oct 12, 2020

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Postdoctoral Positions in T cell engineering and cell therapy

 

 

Post-doctoral fellowship available in the Department of Pulmonary Immunology at The University of Texas health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT). As an NIH-supported UG3 program, this position is immediately available to develop a novel T cell engineering-based therapy with CRISPR technology to cure HIV and cancer. 

 

The expertise/experiences required for this position include: Extensive expertise in immunology, especially in immune cells gene editing and/or viral immunity; extensive expertise in using multicolor flow cytometry and CRISPR technology;  Experience in handling small animals (e.g., tail-vein injection and retro-orbital bleeding techniques, etc.) are highly required. Experience working on autologous or allogeneic Cell Therapy engineering or analysis experience are preferred, but not required; Expertise in next generation sequencing and single-cell analysis platform technologies, is a plus; Experience in generating humanized mouse models is preferred. Relevant training is available upon hiring.

 

Successful candidates are expected to have a recent Ph.D. in Biological Sciences such as immunology, virology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and other related fields. Candidates with prior research experience in gene and cell therapy are especially encouraged to apply. The salary will be according to NIH guideline, and commensurate with experience.

 

Applicants should submit their CV to Dr. Guohua Yi by mail: guohua.yi@uthct.edu Department of Pulmonary Immunology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, 11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708

 

 

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the University will, in accordance with State and Federal law and regulations, provide equal opportunity in all employment related activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual preference, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era.  The University requires pre-employment drug and tobacco screening and criminal background check on all hires.  Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

 

 

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