Research Fellow - Immunology - Oh lab

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available immediately in the Department of Immunology at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ under the supervision of Dr. SangKon Oh, PhD, a Professor of Immunology of the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The research fellow/senior research fellow will participate in our research program for the induction and maintenance of immune tolerance in the context of transplantation rejection and inflammatory diseases. She/he will investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms for the pathology of autoimmune diseases (including scleroderma and lupus) and transplantation rejection. Our translational research program aims to define the underlying biological pathways for the establishment of immune regulatory networks in patients. A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.
• Publication record that demonstrates proficiency in the areas described.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.
• Potential for research as evidenced by training and peer-reviewed publications.
• Must send NIH formatted biosketch and/or curriculum vitae, a brief statement of interest that includes qualifications, and contact details of at least three references.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experiences in autoreactive B cells/autoantibodies.
• Previous experiences in single cell analysis (e.g., sc-RNAseq and BCR sequencing).

Responsibilities

• Participate in research program for the induction and maintenance of immune tolerance in the context of transplantation rejection and inflammatory diseases.
• Investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms for the pathology of autoimmune diseases (including scleroderma and lupus) and transplantation rejection.
• Define the underlying biological pathways for the establishment of immune regulatory networks in patients.

What This Job Offers

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