Postdoctoral Scholar in Pulmonary Translational Lung Immunology and Lung Injury and Recovery

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Position Information

Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar in Pulmonary Translational Lung Immunology and Lung Injury and Recovery Department Name 311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care School/College School of Medicine Job Description

The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the laboratory of Dr. Jaroslaw W. Zmijewski. The successful candidate will participate in NIH- and DoD-funded translational research investigating the molecular and metabolic mechanisms regulating innate immunity, macrophage function, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary fibrosis, aging, and host defense against bacterial infections.

The candidate will perform independent and collaborative research using advanced molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, and animal models of lung injury. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing manuscripts for publication, presenting research findings at scientific meetings, contributing to grant applications, and mentoring graduate students and research trainees.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pulmonary Biology, Pharmacology, or a related biomedical discipline.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Immunology and innate immune signaling
• Macrophage biology and inflammation
• Lung injury, ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis, or infectious diseases
• Molecular and cellular biology techniques
• Flow cytometry, microscopy, and animal models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with single-cell RNA sequencing, extracellular vesicle biology, metabolic analysis, or bioinformatics.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PF1066P Open Date 08/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions for the Position

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter describing research interests and career goals, contact information for three professional references, and PDF copies of up to three representative publications directly to:

Jaroslaw W. Zmijewski, Ph.D.

SK Bioscience Endowed Chair in Pneumonia Research

Professor of Medicine

Research Director for Translational Program in ARDS

Division of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

Email: zmijewsk@uab.edu

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About University of Alabama at Birmingham

Supplemental Questions

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• • Did you do a postdoctoral program at another institution?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts (Unofficial Only)

Optional Documents