A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Tulane University to investigate diarrheal disease vaccines and adjuvants. This project is newly funded by the NIH and uses a collaborative approach to evaluate immunity to enterotoxigenic E. coli vaccine in recent clinical trials, predictors of immune function, and identification of underlying mechanisms driving vaccine efficacy/immunogenicity. The ideal candidate will have experience in human or mouse immunology, infectious disease, or biostatistics. The successful candidate will be mentored toward research independence in his/her chosen area of specialization. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Ph.D. and research experience in the areas of biochemistry, microbiology, immunology or biostatistics.

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.