Description
We seek a talented individual with strong drive, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude to join our team and perform world-class science in the beautiful Philadelphia! We have a newly funded study focused on unraveling the mechanisms underlying type I diabetes (T1D) and identifying novel biomarkers of autoimmunity. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will have the unique opportunity to work with primary human tissues and collaborate with leading experts in the field.
About the Role:
- Define microbial antigen recognition and cross-reactivity with self-antigens using cell-based methods and screening libraries.
- Develop new high-throughput methods for capturing antigen-specific T cells.
- Perform library prep and sequencing to identify immune signatures of autoimmunity in tissues and blood.
- Perform multi-omic data analyses and integration in R or other programming languages.
- Prepare figures, present findings, and draft manuscripts for publication.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Access to cutting-edge research facilities, unique human tissues from organ donors, clinical trial PBMC samples, and resources at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Mentorship and opportunities for career development and advancement.
- Vibrant research environment with a supportive and inclusive community.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computational Biology or related field.
- Expertise in immunological assays and flow cytometry.
- Experience in molecular cloning
- Proficiency in data analysis using bioinformatics tools and programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Passion for advancing scientific knowledge and making meaningful contributions.
Contact
Laura Su
Assistant Professor
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
311 BRB II/III
421 Curie Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6160
Email: laurasu@upenn.edu
Email: laurasu@upenn.edu
