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

Job Summary:

We are looking for talented postdoctoral Fellow(s) to join the Min laboratory in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are seeking highly motivated, independent and creative individuals with a Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. degree and a strong interest and training in cellular/molecular immunology..

Major research program of the lab is to identify the cellular and molecular factors modulating Foxp3+ Treg functions particularly within inflammatory settings and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. We employ various murine models of chronic inflammation including experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, allergen induced airway inflammation, and respiratory virus infection.

• Foxp3+ regulatory T cells mediate glucocorticoid-induced treatment via a miR342-dependent metabolic reprogramming. Immunity (2020) 53:581-596.
• Development of novel highly potent glucocorticoids for steroid-resistant severe asthma. PNAS (2019)116:6932-6937.
• Cutting Edge: IL-27 attenuates autoimmune neuroinflammation via Treg/Lag3-dependent but IL-10-independent mechanisms in vivo. J. Immunol. (2019)202:1680-1685.
• Foxp3+ regulatory T cells are the primary in vivo target cells of IL-27 for its anti-inflammatory functions during experimental allergic airway inflammation. JCI Insight (2019)4(2):e123216.
• Treg specific IL-27Ra deletion uncovers a key role for IL-27 in Treg functions to control autoimmunity independent of IL-10+ Tr1 cells. PNAS (2017)114:10190-10195.

Interested applicants should send their CV, a brief description of research experience, and contact information for three references to Dr. Booki Min (booki.min@northwestern.edu).

Please note: As is the unpredictable nature of science, some experiments may require afterhours or weekend attention.

Specific Responsibilities:

• The successful application must have excellent communication skills and the ability to design experiments and to interpret experimental data. Skills in flow cytometry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and in vivo mouse experiments are preferred.

Administration

• Observes experiments, collects, records, summarizes, analyzes & interprets research data.
• Collates relevant mathematical results & prepares complex tables reflecting relationships of multiple tests.
• Draws scientific conclusions. 
• Writes portions of grant applications & may co-author or be first author on scientific papers

Supervision

• Trains & directs other lab EEs & students in research techniques and procedures.

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. degree and a strong interest and training in cellular/molecular immunology.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated laboratory experience;
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions as required by research protocols;
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. degree and a strong interest and training in cellular/molecular immunology.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Work independently as well as in a team setting, and should have excellent communication and writing skills.

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