Postdoctoral Scholar Research

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

9d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The University of South Florida has several openings for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Dr. Rahul Shinde’s laboratory. The Shinde Lab studies how the gut microbiome shapes immune and metabolic responses during cancer progression, focusing on mechanistic links among microbial signals, macrophage function, and disease development. The lab combines in vitro methodologies, genomics and proteomics approaches, mouse models of tumorigenesis, and patient-derived materials to identify and target pathways linking the microbiome, metabolism, and immune responses in cancer.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct independent research on the gut microbiome’s role in cancer progression and its impact on immune responses. The role includes designing and carrying out experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, collaborating with lab members and external researchers, presenting and publishing findings, mentoring junior researchers and students, maintaining laboratory records, and keeping current with advances in the field.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, or be close to completing a doctoral degree, in biomedical sciences or a related field.
• Be highly motivated, with strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization and time management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with professional integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in immunology, cancer biology, macrophage function, mouse modeling, and the gut microbiome, including bacterial culture and CRISPR-based editing.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, macrophage and lymphocyte culture, adoptive T cell transfer, molecular biology (RNA/protein analysis, cloning, and transfection), microscopy, and mouse surgery.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research projects focused on the gut microbiome’s role in cancer progression and its impact on immune responses.
• Design and execute experiments using in vitro techniques, genomics, proteomics, and mouse models.
• Analyze and interpret complex data concerning microbial-immune interactions and their implications in cancer.
• Collaborate with lab members and external collaborators to advance research objectives.
• Present research findings at lab meetings, conferences, and scientific forums.
• Publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor and guide junior lab members and students.
• Maintain meticulous laboratory records and follow institutional guidelines and research best practices.
• Stay current with advances in gut microbiome research and cancer immunology.
• Pursue professional development through workshops, conferences, and training programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave
• Employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree