Job Description

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

• Design and execute experiments to study immune receptor function in pediatric leukemia models

• Develop and optimize cellular immunotherapy approaches (e.g., engineered immune cells)

• Perform and analyze in vitro and in vivo studies, including murine models

• Utilize flow cytometry and other immunophenotyping techniques to characterize cell populations

• Conduct molecular biology assays (e.g., PCR, cloning, gene expression analysis)

• Maintain accurate records, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts and presentations

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to grant writing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology, cancer biology, molecular biology, or a related field

• Strong background in cell culture and cellular manipulation (including primary cells)

• Experience with flow cytometry (panel design, acquisition, and analysis)

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, CRISPR, sequencing)

• Experience with small animal handling and in vivo models (e.g., mouse models of cancer)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communcation skills
• • Experience in immunotherapy or leukemia research
• • Familiarity with viral vector systems or gene editing technologies
• • Experience with bioinformatics or high-dimensional data analysis

Application Instructions

Please submit your application including resume to be considered for this new role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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/