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Description
Title Postdoctoral Appointee - Immunologist Specific Title Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow Department IUSM - Microbiology & Immunology Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position SummaryA postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Snell at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The laboratory focuses on the immunology of chronic viral infections, with a particular interest in the molecular and cellular dysfunction of T cell responses.
Potential projects involve the study of CD4 T cell exhaustion and re-invigoration by immunotherapy (see Snell et al. Nat Immunol.2021), determining the mechanisms by which CD4 T cells enhance immunity and accelerate clearance of chronic infection (see Snell et al.
Cell Reports 2016), and elucidating how the immunosuppressive environment generated by chronic viral infection alters subsequent immunity to secondary infections and vaccines (see Snell et al.
Immunity 2018).The candidate will work directly under the mentorship of Dr. Laura Snell.
Techniques and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence.
We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.
IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community.
We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Basic Qualifications1) The candidate must have a recent PhD in immunology, virology, cell biology or a related field with at least 1 first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
2) Proficiency in cellular biology and multicolor flow cytometry is required.
3) Experience with mouse handling is preferred.
Department Contact for Questions
Please direct any questions you may have to Dr. Snell. )
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions
Submit an application through this IU Jobs portal and include a cover letter indicating your research interests and your curriculum vitae.