Immunology Researcher, Luznik Laboratory (Instructor)

Division: Medicine

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Location: Houston, TX

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FLSA Status: Exempt

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Summary

Luznik Laboratory is seeking an experienced immunology researcher to lead research efforts focused on T cell dysfunction and immune evasion in leukemia after chemotherapy and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated and work independently and in a leadership capacity with a team of post-docs, students, and research technicians to conduct experiments and present and publish research findings. This is a fully supported, non-tenure track Instructor junior position supported by the seed funds and CIPRIT funding. Experience in cellular immunology, multicolor flow cytometry, transcriptomics, gut microbiota perturbation, and advanced data analysis is preferred. The position will involve studying the mechanisms at the interface of immunotherapy, GVHD and gut microbiota dynamics. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the laboratory's mission of in-depth exploration of the basic mechanisms of immunology with an emphasis on direct therapeutic application. Candidates with prior experience with microbiome analyses of allo-HSCT patients and single-cell transcriptomic analysis will be given high priority.

Job Duties

• This position involves conducting research experiments, documenting results, mentoring direct reports - including research assistants, graduate students, and postdocs, assisting in grant proposals, and enabling collaborations
• Expertise in microbiota manipulation, introducing SBAs into mice, 16S rRNA sequencing, microbial RNA sequencing, metagenome shotgun sequencing, metabolomic analysis, flow cytometry, single-cell sequencing, flow cytometry and animal studies (small animals, mice/rats) is a must
• Expertise in RNAseq, scRNAseq, ATACseq, and molecular techniques, including shRNA and CRISPR, is a plus.
• The individual appointed as Instructor is expected to contribute to the laboratory's intellectual activity through assistance with writing grants and publications. Prior awarded career development grants are a major plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• The job requires a doctoral degree in life sciences with a background in molecular and/or cell biology, immunology, or computational biology.
• The preferred candidate should have at least one or more years of post-doctoral research experience.
• Leadership skills and experience working in teams with a strong work ethic and an enthusiasm for discovering novel therapeutic approaches for cancer.
• The individual appointed as Instructor is expected to contribute to the laboratory's intellectual activity through assistance with writing grants and publications.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 20376