Postdoctoral Fellow

Tulane • New Orleans, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Liya Pi’s Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team. Our research investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms driving hepatic inflammation and liver fibrosis in chronic liver disease progression. Specifically, this project focuses on how the gut-liver axis interacts with dietary insults (such as chronic alcohol consumption, high-fat diets, and metabolic stressors) to trigger hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation and immune microenvironment remodeling. The successful candidate will lead projects exploring how microbial translocation and metabolic dysregulation impair anti-tumor immunity, promote a pro-fibrotic niche, and accelerate transition into hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This role offers an exceptional opportunity to utilize advanced in vivo models and cutting-edge translational techniques in a highly collaborative research environment.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Strong background in immunology, molecular biology, or related areas.
• Experience with in vivo models.
• Proficiency in translational techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with research on hepatic inflammation, liver fibrosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma.
• Knowledge of the gut-liver axis and its role in disease.
• Experience with dietary insult models.
• Familiarity with immune microenvironment remodeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects exploring how microbial translocation and metabolic dysregulation impair anti-tumor immunity, promote a pro-fibrotic niche, and accelerate transition into hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
• Utilize advanced in vivo models and cutting-edge translational techniques.

What This Job Offers

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