Post Doctoral Fellow - Immunoengineering

Post Doctoral Fellow - Immunoengineering

• 496595
• Full-Time
• Chemical Engineering

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Department: Chemical Engineering Salary: 49,400 - 56,200

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.

2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.

3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment. 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.

4. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.

5. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.

6. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.

7. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Posting Information:

Education/Experience: A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in a related field like molecular or cell biology is required. Experience with standard immunological assays like ELISA/ELISpot/Flow-cytometry is an advantage. Experience with viral transduction of immune cells is an advantage.

Postdoctoral position to investigate T-cell based therapies in collaboration with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, funded by the CPRIT/DoD/NIH. The candidate needs to have prior documented experience in animal models, molecular biology and in working with immune cells. The successful candidate will work on a multi-disciplinary team involving engineers and clinicians. The candidate will be expected to devise or modify immunological methods to achieve results and publish papers in research journals. Presentation at national meetings and career-development will be encouraged. Strong communication skills (written/verbal) in English is required.

Please send CV and list of three references via email to nvaradarajan@uh.edu.

Our lab website that includes recent publications and some of our technologies: http://singlecell.chee.uh.edu/Pubs.html

Navin Varadarajan

Professor

University of Houston

Dept of Chemical & Biomolecular Engg

S222 Engineering Bldg 1, Rm S228

4726 Calhoun Rd

Houston TX 77204

Qualifications:

• Doctoral-level degree in neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Highly-motivated punctual and proactive individual with a demonstrated ability to manage and complete complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in signal processing, statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Minitab), and computer programming in languages such as Matlab and/or LabView.
• Preferred experience in: motion capture data collection and analysis and a strong track record of scientific productivity, including undergraduate research experience and/or publications in peer reviewed journals.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package provided by the University of

Houston.

• Funding support for conference travel and professional development

opportunities.

• NIH salary guidelines will be used to calculate salary.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.