Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Employer: UIowa Department of Microbiology

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Salary: $43,692 to $57,504

Closes: May 30 2016

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Postdoc

The Department of Microbiology at The University of Iowa is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Scholar to investigate transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of T cell development and T cell immune responses to pathogens. This work will be done in the lab of Dr. Hai-Hui “Howard” Xue. 

For more information on research projects in the lab, please refer to the following publications:

Zhou X et al. Immunity 33, 229, 2010;

Yu S et al. Immunity 37, 813, 2012;

Steinke FC et al. Nat. Immunol. 15, 646, 2014;

Choi YS et al. Nat. Immunol. 16, 980, 2015.

Pay scale will follow the NIH-recommended postdoctoral stipend levels.

Education Required:

Ph.D. in Immunology or a degree in a related field with relevant experience.

Experience Required:

Strong background in immunology, molecular biology, or bioinformatics.

Ability to independently design, execute and interpret experiments.

Ability to work in collaboration with other members of the laboratory.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Applicants must submit a CV, Research Description (1 page), and contact information for three references via the website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/ on Requisition #2561. Degree verification will be conducted on top candidate prior to employment.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran