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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE
The Rock laboratory is investigating how the immune system carries out immune surveillance to detect viral infections, cancers and cell death. Among the areas of research are: (1) The alarm signals and the receptors that alert the immune system to potential danger; (2) The mechanisms by which dendritic cells acquire and display antigens to CD8 T cells (cross presentation), a process that is essential for immune surveillance of tissues; and, (3) The antigen presentation pathway by which virally infected or cancer cells display their antigens to effector CD8 T cells (MHC class I antigen presentation), a process that is essential for the immune system to detect and eliminate these pathological cells. The successful candidate will become involved in one or more of the above projects based on project opportunities and the candidate’s interest and skills.
The Rock laboratory is in a new state of the art research building and part of a very strong and interactive immunology community at UMass Medical School. UMass Medical School is located in Worcester Massachusetts, just outside of Boston.
The position requires a PhD in immunology, biology, or a related area. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in experimental immunology and molecular biology and has published first author papers in peer-reviewed journals. Advanced skills in cell culture, immune assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology, biochemistry and mouse experimentation are desirable.
Interested applicants should send letter of interest, CV and contact information for 3 references to:
Dr. Kenneth Rock
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology
UMass Medical School
Kenneth.rock@umassmed.edu
UMass Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and those with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to consider UMass Medical School as their employer of choice.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE
The Rock laboratory is investigating how the immune system carries out immune surveillance to detect viral infections, cancers and cell death. Among the areas of research are: (1) The alarm signals and the receptors that alert the immune system to potential danger; (2) The mechanisms by which dendritic cells acquire and display antigens to CD8 T cells (cross presentation), a process that is essential for immune surveillance of tissues; and, (3) The antigen presentation pathway by which virally infected or cancer cells display their antigens to effector CD8 T cells (MHC class I antigen presentation), a process that is essential for the immune system to detect and eliminate these pathological cells. The successful candidate will become involved in one or more of the above projects based on project opportunities and the candidate’s interest and skills.
The Rock laboratory is in a new state of the art research building and part of a very strong and interactive immunology community at UMass Medical School. UMass Medical School is located in Worcester Massachusetts, just outside of Boston.
The position requires a PhD in immunology, biology, or a related area. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in experimental immunology and molecular biology and has published first author papers in peer-reviewed journals. Advanced skills in cell culture, immune assays, flow cytometry, molecular biology, biochemistry and mouse experimentation are desirable.
Interested applicants should send letter of interest, CV and contact information for 3 references to:
Dr. Kenneth Rock
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathology
UMass Medical School
Kenneth.rock@umassmed.edu
UMass Medical School is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and recognizes the power of a diverse community. We encourage applications from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and those with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to consider UMass Medical School as their employer of choice.
UMass Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
