匹兹堡大学医学院博士后助理职位–流式细胞术、细胞分选、共聚焦成像、分子生物学和免疫学方面

Research Area: Trauma Immunology, Acute Lung Injury

Position Description: A Postdoctoral Associate position is currently available in the Laboratory of Dr. Jie Fan in the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who also possesses excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for projects associated with several federal-funded studies investigating mechanisms of innate immunity in models of trauma, sepsis and acute lung injury.

The primary focus of the work is on mechanisms of cell-cell interaction in the development of acute lung injury. The position will involve the use of mouse models and primary mouse cells and tissue. Competitive candidates will have experience in flow cytometry, cell sorting, confocal imaging, molecular biology, and immunology. Candidates with experiences in the next generation sequencing will be preferred. The candidate will be supported by the Fan Lab to work both independently and collaboratively, to develop novel experimental tools, to attack cutting edge scientific problems, and to gain experience developing, writing, and submitting fellowship/grant proposals.

The required expertise includes all basic laboratory techniques and biocompatibility assays. The applicant should have command of the English language, good interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, critical thinking ability and evidence of experience and good writing skills through first author publications in peer reviewed journals. The applicant should also be proficient in computer software usage including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical packages.

To be considered for this position, please provide a current curriculum vitae when applying through Talent Center, Requisition.

Degree Requirements: PhD in life sciences or other related discipline.

Position Location: Pittsburgh, PA

The University of Pittsburgh offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. 

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees, trainees, and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.