Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology
About The Position
A postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Yongqiang (Yong) Feng in the Department of Immunology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The laboratory investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms governing T-cell fate, immune tolerance, and disease-associated immune responses, with a focus on gene-regulatory networks and Foxp3-dependent programs that establish, maintain, and destabilize regulatory T-cell identity and function. The successful candidate will investigate how regulatory T cells affect autoimmune inflammation, tissue stress responses, age-associated immune dysregulation, and anti-tumor immunity. The candidate will also participate in developing synthetic and engineering-based approaches to precisely control and reprogram T-cell function for basic and translational research. Projects are supported by multiple NIH grants and span fundamental and translational immunology. The laboratory uses mouse genetics, human T-cell biology, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, functional immunology, genomics, and synthetic immunology. St. Jude offers institutional support, state-of-the-art core facilities, and a collaborative scientific environment. Trainees can develop expertise in gene regulation, immune-cell function, disease pathogenesis, cancer immunology, systems biology, and synthetic immune engineering. Highly motivated recent Ph.D. graduates, or candidates with equivalent research experience, in relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Applications should include a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, a CV, and contact information for three references or three letters of recommendation. Applications and inquiries should be sent to [email protected].
Requirements
- Recent Ph.D. graduate or equivalent research experience.
- Background in immunology, T-cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, cell biology, developmental biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Submit a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references or three letters of recommendation.
Responsibilities
- Investigate how regulatory T cells regulate autoimmune inflammation, tissue stress responses, age-associated immune dysregulation, and anti-tumor immunity.
- Participate in developing synthetic and engineering-based approaches to control and reprogram T-cell function for basic and translational investigation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
