A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Neima Briggs, MD, PhD, in the Internal Medicine - Infectious Diseases and Geographic Division at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study how parasitic helminth infections shape host immunity and the associated clinical consequences. The Briggs Lab has several exciting projects related to studying CD4+ T-cell mechanisms of protection and tolerance, antibody-mediated immunity, and the development of anthelminthic vaccines. The lab integrates experimental models with human samples from field studies in Honduras and Brazil, with broader goals of improving helminth vaccines and diagnostics and identifying immune-regulatory pathways relevant to inflammatory disease.
Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at the UTSW Postdoctoral Research Webpage.
Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Extensive experience in basic or translational immunology is strongly preferred, but exceptional applicants in parasitology, infectious diseases, or related fields will be considered. Experience with murine models, human samples, flow or spectral cytometry, T-cell biology, molecular biology, antibody assays, single-cell RNA/TCR sequencing, and/or computational immunology is highly desirable. A strong record of scientific productivity is preferred. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing studies, develop new research directions, present findings, and participate in manuscript and grant preparation.
Interested individuals must upload a CV, diploma, and associated transcripts.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
