Postdoctoral Research Associate (Immunology)

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate. The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for performing a wide variety of experiments in a research laboratory studying the innate immune regulator STING and its role in influencing inflammatory disease as well as cancer. Objectives will be to evaluate novel STING-dependent adjuvants for the immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer as well as in new vaccine concepts to prevent infectious diseases and cancer.

• Candidates will support research activities at the University and work under the direction of a principal investigator, program director, or designee of the principal investigator or program director.

   

• Candidates work under direct supervision, but are expected to carry out research duties with creativity and latitude.

   

• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

   

• Prepares reports of research results for public presentation through seminars and conferences.

   

• Collects and analyzes data as requested.

   

• Maintains appropriate databases. Ensures accurate written and computerized records.

   

• Undertakes literature searches for the research project. Interprets and present the findings of the literature searches, advising the research teams appropriately regarding potential projects.

   

• Maintains up to date with subject related and professional issues, in particular, developments in the specific subject area.

   

• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.

   

• Expected to contribute to extramural proposals, publications, and presentations relevant to the specific area of research.

   

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in Microbiology and Immunology

   

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

   

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

   

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

   

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with cell culture, and Molecular Biology techniques such as DNA and RNA purification, cloning, qPCR, Western Blot, immuno-precipitation, post-translational regulation, cell signaling.

   

• Strong experience in T-cells assays (CTL), ELISA, cancer models and immunotherapy. Immunohistochemistry knowledge and Flow Cytometry. 

   

• Experience with Recombinant Viral Vaccines and neutralizing Antibody Assays.

   

• Ability to perform in vivo experiments using murine models: breeding of Mouse strains, bleeding and vaccine injections technique proficiency.

   

• Previous experience with animal experiments: syngeneic Mouse Models development. Strong knowledge of immunology and cell biology.

   

• Ability to convey information effectively, to work independently, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

   

• Strong analytical skills.

   

• Possess advanced knowledge and be capable of exercising considerable latitude for independent judgement, perform non-routine and complex laboratory duties requiring advanced technical skills and proficiency for divisional faculty.

   

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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