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Postdoctoral position in immunology

The DiPaolo Lab at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate in the fields of inflammation, immunology and autoimmunity. We investigate inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and intellectually invested. They will have the opportunity to pursue their own ideas that are relevant to the overall goals of the lab and drive their own research projects. Dr. DiPaolo is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI).

MMI houses a diverse variety of research groups studying virology, innate and adaptive immune responses in the context of viral infection, cancer, and autoimmunity. MMI is a highly collaborative community, meaning the successful candidate will have the opportunity to form relationships with many different laboratory groups and faculty members.

Primary duties:

⢠Manage a research project(s)

⢠Openly communicate and discuss research findings with the PI

⢠Collaborate with and support the work of other lab members

⢠Critically analyze relevant published literature

⢠Write manuscripts and grant applications

Minimum qualifications:

⢠Applicants should hold a PhD in a biologic field and have a first-author publication history in peer-reviewed journals to demonstrate research success.

Preferred qualifications:

⢠A background in immunology

⢠Experience with R and/or the analysis of single cell sequencing data sets

⢠Experience in mouse models, flow cytometry

About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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