Postdoctoral Research Associate – Oncology Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Research Position Open in the Jaebok Choi Lab

The Choi Lab in the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on T cell biology in mouse models of diseases, including graft-vs-host disease (GvHD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). The lab uses unbiased genome-wide CRISPR/Cas9 guide RNA library screens and whole kinome analyses to identify novel therapeutic targets. The postdoctoral researcher may occasionally analyze human patient samples. Career and professional development training is provided through the Career Center, Teaching Center, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and campus groups.

Primary duties and responsibilities include managing their own project, developing expertise in T cell biology and mouse models, developing proficiency in career skills, presenting scientific work, assisting with grant preparation, preparing and submitting papers, assisting in the design of research experiments, evaluating research findings, maintaining ethical standards, maintaining compliance with good laboratory practice, engaging in open discussion with their mentor, and adhering to all applicable University policies.

Working conditions include a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards, and the individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

Salary range is base pay commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information of three references via e-mail to Dr. Jaebok Choi.

Postdoctoral appointments have a 5-year term limit that includes previous experience.