Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM)

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

9d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will participate in a research project to develop a new platform for vaccine testing at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The role involves complex immunological and biological tasks, including antigen uptake and presentation, immune cell activation and differentiation, and in vitro tests to verify tissue-construct viability and function. Research is conducted in a team environment using established protocols and scientific data related to producing tissue-engineered constructs.

The fellow will perform immunological protocols, assemble 3D constructs using biofabrication techniques, collect and organize data, and assist with preparing reports and manuscripts. WFIRM is an interdisciplinary institute with a semi-open laboratory concept intended to foster collaboration across research areas. The institute is located in the Richard H. Dean Biomedical Building in Winston-Salem.

Requirements

• Ph.D. focused in biological science, immunology, engineering, or biomedical engineering.
• Experience in cell culture and immunology techniques.
• Experience in antigen presentation and T-cell and B-cell activation and differentiation.
• Experience developing and testing tissue-engineering constructs.
• Experience with biofabrication and tissue-engineering technologies, such as bioprinting, to create tissue-engineered constructs.
• General computer skills, including use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Time-management skills.
• Excellent recordkeeping and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Immunology, engineering, and cell biology experience.
• Background in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, or materials science.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced immunological protocols, including antigen presentation and T- and B-cell activation.
• Conduct cell culture and expansion.
• Assemble 3D constructs using biofabrication techniques.
• Collect and organize data.
• Assist in preparing reports and manuscripts.
• Perform in vitro biological and functional assays to verify tissue-construct viability and function.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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