Post Doctoral Fellow - Immunoengineering - (496595 )

Description Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in the area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills. Responsibilities Receives and reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility. Recommends changes in research, testing, or experimental procedures. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action. May receive general supervision, conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations. Performs other job-related duties as required. Additional Posting Information Education/Experience: A Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree in a related field such as molecular or cell biology is required. Experience with standard immunological assays like ELISA/ELISpot/Flow cytometry is an advantage. Experience with viral transduction of immune cells is an advantage. Postdoctoral position to investigate T-cell based therapies in collaboration with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, funded by the CPRIT/DoD/NIH. The candidate needs to have prior documented experience in animal models, molecular biology and in working with immune cells. The successful candidate will work on a multi-disciplinary team involving engineers and clinicians. The candidate will be expected to devise or modify immunological methods to achieve results and publish papers in research journals. Presentation at national meetings and career development will be encouraged. Strong communication skills (written/verbal) in English is required. Please send CV and a list of three references via email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Our lab website that includes recent publications and some of our technologies: Contact Navin Varadarajan Professor University of Houston Dept of Chemical & Biomolecular Engg S222 Engineering Bldg 1, Rm S228 4726 Calhoun Rd Houston TX 77204 Qualifications Doctoral-level degree in neuroscience, biomechanics, kinesiology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Highly-motivated, punctual, and proactive individual with demonstrated ability to manage and complete complex projects. Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to conduct independent research and collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Proficiency in signal processing, statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Minitab), and computer programming in languages such as Matlab and/or LabVIEW. Preferred experience in motion capture data collection and analysis and a strong track record of scientific productivity, including undergraduate research experience and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package provided by the University of Houston. Funding support for conference travel and professional development opportunities. NIH salary guidelines will be used to calculate salary. All positions at the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Houston