Postdoc

Description The Center for Translational Research in Infection and Inflammation (CTRII) located within Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a hard-working and highly inquisitive postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The CTRII performs transformative research focusing on mucosal immunology and genomics to understand host resistance mechanisms in disease. Current projects include investigating sex-based differences in host responses to drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections and development of a K. pneumoniae vaccine. Candidates will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing experimental protocols, data analysis and interpretation, and working with mouse models of disease. As a postdoctoral researcher in the CTRII, candidates will develop several skills in immunobiology techniques and gain experience in writing and presentation of scientific research. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies desired include:

• Basic knowledge of immunology
• Rodent handling experience
• Maintenance of tissue/cell cultures for in vitro studies
• Protein, DNA, and RNA isolation from human and animal samples
• Real time RT-PCR, PCR, ELISA, ELISpot, Immunoblot, and molecular cloning
• Flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence techniques
• Experience writing protocols for animal studies (IACUC)
  

Contact: or Qualifications Successful applicants will have a PhD or MD/PhD in Immunology, Biology, or a related field. Application Instructions Use Interfolio to apply Application Instructions Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow . Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at or email .