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Transplantation Biology and Tumor immunology Post-Doctoral Scientist: Indianapolis, IN, United States

Job Description:
A world-renowned laboratory studying the biology of hematopoietic cell transplantation and tumor immunology is recruiting a highly motivated, experienced post-doctoral fellow to join a closely integrated team. Our group is building projects with new small molecules based on discovery of novel targets as well as new generation of cell-based immunotherapies.

Requirements:

- PhD with substantial hands-on research experience in immunology and/or cell biology
- Hands-on expertise with tissue culture of cell lines and primary cells, in particular primary human T-cells and/or PBMCs
- Experience with multicolor flow cytometry as well as data analysis using FlowJo software
- Experience in immunology techniques including ELISpot assays, ELISAs, colony forming unit (CFU) assay, flow-based cytokine determination, cellular proliferation and cytotoxicity assays
- Familiarity with standard molecular biology methods
- Experience with animal models of bone marrow transplantation
- Meticulous at planning, executing, and organizing the results for large scale assays
- S/he must also be capable of taking initiative, work independently and in a collaborative setting
- A good publication record in recognized peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills are required, as are excellent organizational skills and knowledge of proper scientific record keeping
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Compensation: Salary according to the NIH scale + excellent benefits

Applicants should send an updated CV including publication list and two academic reference letters to:

Sophie Paczesny, MD, PhD
Professor of Immunology
Indiana University School of Medicine
1044 W. Walnut Street, Room R4-425
Indianapolis, IN, 46202
Phone: 317-278-5487
E-mail: sophpacz@iu.edu

Indiana University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. This institution is also a provider of ADA services….

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Employer:Indiana University

Location:Indianapolis, IN, United States

Expires:March 31, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Permanent

Job hours:Full-time