Postdoc Research Trainee

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Position TitlePostdoc Research TraineeVacancy IDPDS001792DepartmentLineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801Position TypePostdoctoral Scholar Posting Details

Salary RangeDependent on Experience/QualificationsFull-time/Part-timeFull TimeIf part-time, hours per weekFTE1Proposed Start Date09/18/2017Estimated Duration of Appointment12 MonthsPosting Open Date09/05/2017Posting Close DateOpen Until FilledYesWork LocationChapel Hill, NCPosition Summary

Applicant will perform bone marrow transplants on mice and evaluate the role of specific groups of B cells in the occurrence of chronic GVHD. Candidates will be expected to be able to perform 5-8 color flow cytometry, to characterize immune cells after transplantation by ELISA, IC cytokine staining, QPCR, and to use massive parallel sequencing to characterize adaptive immune receptors. Applicants should have a significant understanding of B cell development and be able to use animal models to generate chronic GVHD.

Educational Requirements

All applicants must have completed a MD, MD/PHD or PHD degree or have a degree equivalent.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be well versed in cellular and molecular immunology. This includes significant experience performing flow cytometry, QPCR, Assays to measure cytokines and chemokines in various tissues and the ability to isolate and characterize specific immune populations in tissues after transplant. Additionally applicants should have an in depth knowledge of B cell development and function.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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