埃默里大学医学院博士后职位招聘–免疫学和疫苗研究

Postdoctoral Associate Positions in Immunology and Vaccine Research

Fikri Y. Avci, PhD

Associate Professor 

Department of Biochemistry, Emory Vaccine Center

Emory University School of Medicine

Two postdoctoral associate positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Fikri Avci for NIH-supported projects. Avci Lab is moving to Emory University School of Medicine in July 2022 as a member of the Department of Biochemistry and Emory Vaccine Center. 

Avci Lab is an interdisciplinary research group with an objective to explore the treatment of and protection from infectious diseases and cancer by understanding key molecular and cellular interactions between the components of the immune system and carbohydrate antigens associated with pathogens, symbionts, or cancers. The projects will focus on, but not be limited to, the molecular and cellular basis for activation or regulation of immune responses by bacterial, viral, or cancer-associated carbohydrate antigens. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn and apply immunological and biochemical tools to study key mechanisms by which carbohydrate antigens induce immune responses. Based on the mechanisms discovered, we will design and develop knowledge-based, new-generation vaccines or therapeutics and test their protection by in vivo disease models. Specific projects include the use of humanized mouse models and translational studies involving human subjects.

Qualified applicants are expected to hold a recent doctoral degree in the biological sciences, or in related disciplines. Prior experience in working with mice and a broad understanding of Immunology, Molecular Microbiology, and/or Glycobiology are highly preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are available and will be commensurate with experience.

Emory University offers a highly collaborative, top-notch training and research environment in biomedical sciences. The Department of Biochemistry is a leading research division at Emory University School of Medicine. Our diverse studies exploring many key areas of biochemistry, molecular and structural biology, applied toward a better understanding of diverse, fundamental biological processes with potential or established links to human health and disease. Emory Vaccine Center is one of the largest academic vaccine centers in the world. Expertise at the Emory Vaccine Center spans the disciplines of basic immunology, infectious diseases, biodefense pathogens, and cancer immunology.

Interested candidates should email their Curriculum vitae, a short letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, and the names and contact information of three references to: favci@emory.edu

You can also submit your application through the link: https://faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/90615/job