About the Role
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator Dr. Samuel Becker in the Departments of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology. The Becker lab studies adaptive immunity in the context of human bacterial pathogens and tick-borne diseases, focusing on the role of antigen-specific CD4+ T cells. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure experiments follow Stony Brook University policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research experiments in the field of immunology within the predetermined research scope and methodology.
- Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations.
- Assist in grant writing.
- Perform lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies.
- Attend Scientific Conferences and Meetings.
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in immunology or a closely related field.
- Experience with flow cytometry.
- Experience with cellular immunophenotyping.
- Experience with immunology studies with mice, humans or both.
- Record of first-author publication(s).
Skills
- Single cell genomics
- Computational analysis of biological datasets
- CD4+ T cell biology
- Adaptive immunity
- Immunophenotyping
- Ex vivo assays on human clinical specimens
- MHCII tetramer studies
- Collaborative research projects involving human clinical specimens
Location
- Stony Brook University
Work Type
- FLSA Exempt
Experience Level
- Postdoctoral
Education Level
- Doctoral Degree
Benefits
- Total rewards
About the Company
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Equal Opportunity
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