Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology - Wu lab
About The Position
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Wu Laboratory at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Wu Lab investigates mechanisms that maintain intestinal homeostasis and host defense, focusing on immune-neuron communication in the gut, host-microbiota interactions, and regulation of intestinal epithelial barrier function during health and inflammation. The successful candidate will contribute to research relevant to inflammatory bowel disease and other immune-mediated disorders using molecular, cellular, immunological, and genomic approaches. The position offers opportunities for scientific discovery, multidisciplinary collaboration, and career development. Postdoctoral trainees have access to shared research resources and facilities, professional and career development programs, grant-writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career programs, and a professional development allowance. The role is based at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to studies of intestinal homeostasis and host defense, including research on immune-neuron communication in the gut, host-microbiota interactions, and intestinal epithelial barrier function.
- Conduct research relevant to inflammatory bowel disease and other immune-mediated disorders using molecular, cellular, immunological, and genomic approaches.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous relocation assistance
- Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists
- Grant-writing workshops, individual development plans, teaching and mentoring opportunities, non-research career advancement programs, and a professional development allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
