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Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity - Otolaryngology

Location: Northwestern University Chicago Campus

Department: Feinberg School of Medicine- Otolaryngology

Job Summary:

The chronic sinusitis immunopathogenesis laboratory is interested in understanding epithelial responses in the nasal mucosa relevant to Type 2 inflammation. The ideal candidate would have a PhD in immunology or molecular biology and has experience with independent experimental design, troubleshooting of experiments and using published literature to guide future research directions. Candidates with prior experience with mechanistic study of epithelial cells at air liquid interface, molecular genetic manipulation of epithelial cells using lentiviral or CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, and single cell RNA-seq analysis would be strongly preferred. Applicants should have a PhD degree and 0-3 years of post-doctoral experience.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • To oversee the immunology lab including maintaining supplies, equipment and the ordering of necessary materials
  • To conduct laboratory experiments including the mechanistic study of epithelial cells at air liquid interface, molecular genetic manipulation of epithelial cells using lentiviral or CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, and single cell RNA-seq analysis
  • To help write grants and compete for funding
  • To supervise students and other techs working in the immunology lab
  • To help write and contribute to publications resulting from research done in the lab
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in Immunology or Molecular Biology and 0-3 years of post-doctoral experience
  • Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
  • Must have good computer skills, including knowledge of how to use excel

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

  • PhD in immunology or molecular biology and has experience with independent experimental design, troubleshooting of experiments and using published literature to guide future research directions

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

  • Prior experience with mechanistic study of epithelial cells at air liquid interface, molecular geneticmanipulation of epithelial cells using lentiviral or CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, and single cell RNA-seq analysis would be strongly preferred

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Application steps: Candidates should submit a brief introduction of their academic/research background, curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references to b-tan@northwestern.edu.