Postdoctoral Research Fellow

• Advance Translational Immunology: Leverage expertise in immunology—particularly T cell activation and immune functional assays—to support the development of innovative biotechnology platforms with direct clinical and translational relevance.
• Operate at the Intersection of Biology, Engineering, and Medicine: Partner closely with engineers, data scientists, and clinicians to define how immune responses are measured, analyzed, and translated into real-world biomedical applications.
• Build Industry-Ready Research Skills with Clinical Impact: Develop experience in system validation, assay robustness, and biologically meaningful readouts within a fast-paced, rigorous environment focused on patient-facing outcomes.

• Design and Execute T Cell Activation Experiments: Plan, perform, and interpret T cell activation studies using novel imaging-based approaches, including optimization of activation conditions and functional readouts.
• Develop and Validate Imaging Assays: Lead the refinement, qualification, and validation of imaging-based assays to interrogate immune cell behavior in both research and translational settings.
• Integrate Multimodal Data: Synthesize imaging data with flow cytometry, molecular, and functional assay outputs to build a comprehensive understanding of T cell activation and function.
• Analyze High-Dimensional Datasets: Independently analyze complex datasets and collaborate with engineering and data science teams to enhance data quality, throughput, and interpretability.
• Serve as Immunology Subject-Matter Expert: Provide scientific leadership in assay design, troubleshooting, and experimental execution across multiple programs.
• Drive Experimental Optimization and Reproducibility: Perform root-cause analyses to identify technical or biological sources of variability and implement strategies to improve robustness and reproducibility.
• Lead Projects from Concept to Milestones: Define and execute project plans with clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics to advance program goals.
• Document and Communicate Scientific Results: Maintain detailed experimental records, contribute to SOPs and validation documentation, and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate and Contribute Scientifically: Partner with cross-functional teams and clinical collaborators, contributing to publications, presentations, and scientific discussions that shape platform and assay development.

• Required Education:PhD in Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pathology, Translational Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or related field or MD with substantial research experience in a relevant discipline.
• Required Experience:
  • 4–6 years of hands-on immunology research experience (including doctoral training), with demonstrated expertise in T cell biology and activation.
  • Proven track record designing and executing cellular assays, analyzing complex datasets, and contributing to experimental strategy in fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research environments.
• RequiredSkills:
  • Strong hands-on experience with T cell activation assays and core immunological techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, cytokine measurements). Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and interpret quantitative biological experiments with rigor and reproducibility.
  • Experience analyzing complex biological datasets; effective collaboration with engineers, data scientists, and clinicians; and proficiency in experimental troubleshooting, documentation, and scientific reporting. Ability to work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

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