and Advance with Us.
SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
When you join the UMass Chan Medical School team, you join us in advancing together to improve the health and well-being of our diverse communities throughout Massachusetts and across the US and the world. Together, we lead in education, research, health care delivery, and public service. Your life’s work is more than a career. It’s an expression of your passion, intellect, skill, and drive. UMass Chan's commitment to excellence, innovation, competitive benefits, and work-life integration will allow you to build a professionally rewarding career as we work together to better or improve the health of people around the globe.
Category: Post Doc
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Rheumatology - W710085
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position-W63-Residents/Post Docs
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Jan. 6, 2019
Postdoctoral Fellow – Systemic Autoimmunity
Department of Medicine/Rheumatology,
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Responsibilities:
Design and carry out experiments to explore one or more of the following topics: molecular mechanisms by which TLR9 negatively regulates T cell activation in murine models of systemic autoimmunity; regulation and gene expression profiles of skin-associated immune cells from cutaneous lupus patients and murine model of cutaneous lupus (Mande P, et al., 2018, JCI) by both high resolution flow cytometry and single cell RNA seq; immune defects of mice that express a gain-of-function (SAVI) mutation. These projects include collaborations with Drs. John Harris and Kate Fitzgerald.
Expectations also include preparation of oral presentations for program/department research in progress meetings, submission of abstracts for poster and oral presentations at national/international meetings and oversight of technician and/or student working on related projects.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Highly motivated investigator with a PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related discipline.
- Working knowledge of cellular immunology, B and T cell development, and innate immune pathways.
- Hands-on laboratory experience in relevant methodologies, trouble-shooting technical problems, and data analysis skills.
- Experience in the following techniques preferred: handling/injecting/genotyping mice, preparation of lymphoid and dermal/epidermal tissues for histology, isolation and cell culture of lymphocyte populations, multicolor flow cytometry, DNA/RNA purification and quantification, qPCR, enzyme-based immunoassays, and immunofluorescent/confocal microscopy, database comparisons.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
The position includes opportunities for project and career development, interaction with a diverse, talented and collegial immunology community at UMMS.
To apply for this position:
Find out more about the UMMS research community at http://www.umassmed.edu/research-home/
Send your CV and the contact information for three references to ann.rothstein@umassmed.edu
Please do not apply via this requisition.
Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement).
At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience.
We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.
Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.
In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.
UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
