Postdoc Opportunities
Open Positions
The UC Irvine Institute for Immunology is seeking post-doctoral fellowship candidates for the following research programs:
Translational Human Immunology Laboratory
Job Location: Translational Human Immunology Laboratory (PI Lisa Wagar), Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of California Irvine.
Job Description: The mission of our laboratory is to investigate the human adaptive immune response to infectious diseases, vaccines, and self-antigens using immune organoid technologies. Our long-term goal is to elucidate the mechanisms of diseases mediated by adaptive immune cells and identify immunotherapeutic interventions. We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead a study on the development of self-reactive T and B cells, where the candidate will identify features that cause or predict disruption in immune tolerance. There will be opportunities to publish research papers and to contribute to collaborative projects ongoing in the lab. This is a 2-year position with option to renew after two years.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a strong background in one or more of the following research areas: human immunology, organoid technology, and/or antigen-specific T or B cell identification. In addition, the candidate should have experience working with primary human samples and be capable of working independently and in a team environment. Interest in learning about bioengineering or biomaterials, familiarity with flow cytometry, and experience working under BSL2 precautions are a plus.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to Lisa Wagar, PhD: lwagar@uci.edu.
Application Martials: Applicants should complete the application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position: 1) A statement describing your experience and future research goals; 2)
A brief statement describing your commitment to an inclusive research environment; 3) Curriculum vitae; 4) Names and contact information for 3-4 references.
Department: https://www.physiology.uci.edu
QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement. -
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. -
Personal Statement - A statement describing your experience and future research goals. -
Misc/ Additional (Optional)
- 3-4 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07397
Immuno-Virology and Vaccine Development
The Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Immunology at Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, School of Medicine, at the University of California, Irvine has two openings for postdoctoral scholar positions.
Applications are being sought from recent Ph.D, or M.D./Ph.D. graduates in the Biological/Immunological Sciences. Interdisciplinary skills and approaches in Genomics, RNA Sequencing, FACS, Advanced Imaging, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Immunology and Cell Biology are strongly desired. The incumbent must be comfortable and/or have experience in working with laboratory animals (mice, guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits), with human samples and an understanding of advanced immunological, virological methods and/or genomics. This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions are immediately open.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Ph.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree in the Biological/Immunological Sciences or equivalent.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae and statement of research to Lbachir BenMohamed, PhD, at lbenmoha@uci.edu.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Immune Regulation
The Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Immune Regulation Lab is currently seeking multiple candidates at the post-doctoral level to uncover new insights into immune regulation. We study how adjuvants program immune responses; how checkpoint blockade modulates tumor-associated T regulatory (Treg) cells; and how Treg cells selectively fine-tune CNS autoimmunity, using state-of-the-art Immunoimaging approaches pioneered at UCI by our Chair Prof. Michael D. Cahalan.(https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=2150).
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a strong background in immunology and/or cell biology, experience with fluorescence microscopy is highly desirable.
Application Procedure
Applicants require:
• Curriculum Vitae
• A research statement describing your experience and future goals
• Names and contact information for 3-4 references
Inquiries can be made to Dr. Othy (sothy@uci.edu), Dr. Marangoni (f.marangoni@uci.edu), or Prof. Cahalan (mcahalan@uci.edu)
More information can be found here:
https://www.immunoimaging.org/ and
https://sites.uci.edu/shivashankarothy/opportunities/IMM
Immune Regulation
The Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Immune Regulation Lab is currently seeking multiple candidates at the post-doctoral level to uncover new insights into immune regulation. We study how adjuvants program immune responses; how checkpoint blockade modulates tumor-associated T regulatory (Treg) cells; and how Treg cells selectively fine-tune CNS autoimmunity, using state-of-the-art Immunoimaging approaches pioneered at UCI by our Chair Prof. Michael D. Cahalan.(https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=2150).
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a strong background in immunology and/or cell biology, experience with fluorescence microscopy is highly desirable.
Application Procedure
Applicants require:
• Curriculum Vitae
• A research statement describing your experience and future goals
• Names and contact information for 3-4 references
Inquiries can be made to Dr. Othy (sothy@uci.edu), Dr. Marangoni (f.marangoni@uci.edu), or Prof. Cahalan (mcahalan@uci.edu)
More information can be found here:
https://www.immunoimaging.org/ and
https://sites.uci.edu/shivashankarothy/opportunities/IMM