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Job Title: Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate
Company Name: University of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh, PA United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 12/31/2024
Expire Date: 03/06/2025
Job Categories: Information Technology, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Research & Development, Writing/Authoring
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Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate
Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24005160)

An exciting career opportunity is immediately available in Dr. Iyer’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh for a postdoctoral associate. Our lab studies the role of the CD4 T follicular helper cells in generating long-lived antibody responses and seeks to delineate the role of CD4 Th1 cells in HIV induced neuroinflammation. In order to study the immune system, the candidate will contribute to the following projects:

1 Utilizing adjuvanted vaccine constructs to tailor CD4 Tfh responses.

2 Delineate the impact of blocking Th1 cell entry into the CNS on viral seeding and neuroinflammation.

Candidates should have a PhD, MD, or DVM degree and be familiar with basic techniques in molecular biology and flow cytometry. Research experience in cell isolation and sorting, tissue imaging, transcriptomics, ELISA is also highly desirable. The candidate is expected to have effective verbal/written communication skills, and at least one first-author publication in one of the areas mentioned above is recommended. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to lead these projects independently, learn new skills, and tackle important scientific questions.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The lab is part of a highly collaborative environment with a track record of excellence in liver research. Postdoctoral Associates have an opportunity to grow their careers through the Department of Pathology research funding, scientific core facilities, unique scientific and clinical resources, networking and collaborations, mentoring, and enrichment programs.

Degree Requirements: PhD is required (Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, or any combination thereof)

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.


Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae

Assignment Category Full-time regular





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