NIH funded postdoctoral position available immediately at Northwestern University in the Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Urology. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Joshua Meeks, MD, PhD in the Department of Urology and Stephen Miller, PhD in the department of Microbiology and Immunology. Research projects associated with this fellowship include: 1) mechanisms of T-cell biology and immune activation in genitourinary disorders (including cancer), 2) mechanisms resistance to therapy, 3) mechanisms of T cell tolerance 4) epigenetic regulation of T cell activity 5) novel checkpoint and immune regulatory therapies.

Candidates are required to have US citizenship or permanent residence and a PhD or MD in Molecular biology, or Immunology and/or comparable experience in these subjects. Preferred qualifications include experience with bioinformatics and next generation sequencing. Prior research in model systems (e.g., mouse models) is also considered an important criteria.

Prospective candidates will have the opportunity to submit publications, as well as gain access to human trial specimens that will contribute to the next generation of therapies in immuno-oncology and benign urologic conditions that apply immunotherapy. In addition, Northwestern University offers an extremely stimulating and nourishing academic environment, with rich resources to facilitate career development for young scientists.

For consideration, please send your cover letter, CV, and names of three references to: Dr. Joshua Meeks at, joshua.meeks@northwestern.edu and jmeeks@nm.org.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To oversee the molecular genetics lab including the maintain the supplies, equipment and ordering of necessary materials;
• To conduct laboratory experiments including mutation analysis and in situ hybridization as well as others to study melanoma cancer;
• To help write grants and compete for funding;
• To supervise students and other techs working in the genetics lab;
• To help write and contribute to publications resulting from research done in the lab;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. training in genetics or molecular biology competent in PCR, mutational analysis, and DNA sequencing.