About the position
The Ferris lab at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate in the fields of tumor immunology and autoimmunity. We study the dendritic cells required to mount adaptive T cell responses in the context of tumors and autoimmunity to better understand tumor evolution and identify novel therapeutic strategies that can improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and intellectually invested. They will have the opportunity to pursue their own ideas that are relevant to the overall goals of the lab and drive their own research projects. Dr. Ferris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. MMI houses a diverse variety of research groups studying virology and innate and adaptive immune responses in the context of viral infection, cancer, and autoimmunity. MMI is a highly collaborative community, meaning the successful candidate will have the opportunity to form relationships with many different laboratory groups and faculty members.
Responsibilities
- Manage a research project(s)
- Openly communicate and discuss research findings with the PI
- Collaborate with and support the work of other lab members
- Critically analyze relevant published literature
- Write manuscripts and grant applications
Requirements
- Applicants should hold a PhD in a biologic field
- First-author publication history in peer-reviewed journals to demonstrate research success.
Nice-to-haves
- A strong background in immunology
- Experience with R and/or the analysis of sequencing data sets
