Post Doctoral Fellow

Department: MED-Cancer Immunology
Salary/Grade: RES/

Job Summary:

Post-doc or Research associate positions available immediately in cutting-edge translational Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Laboratory at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and NIH-designated Robert Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center; (https://sites.northwestern.edu/jenniferwu or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wu-98b45369).

Research projects will be focused on the following areas: 1) Cancer therapeutic resistance and immune evasion mechanisms; 2) Development of novel T cell and NK cell-based cancer immunotherapies; 3) Cancer-immunotherapy associated autoimmune toxicity with our state-of-the art conditional knock-in animal models.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To oversee the molecular genetics lab including the maintain the supplies, equipment and ordering of necessary materials
• To conduct laboratory experiments including mutation analysis and in situ hybridization as well as others to study melanoma cancer
• To help write grants and compete for funding
• To supervise students and other techs working in the genetics lab
• To help write and contribute to publications resulting from research done in the lab

 Performs other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD training in genetics or molecular biology competent in PCR, mutational analysis, and DNA sequencing
• Experience in animal models
• Must have good computer skills, including knowledge of how to use excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD training in genetics, cancer biology, or molecular biology
• Experienced in PCR, gene mutational analysis, and DNA sequencing

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.