Texas Biomed is seeking a Full-Time Postdoctoral Scientist to study T cell immunity in infection and cancer. Join our team to drive impactful research in immunotherapy and infectious disease.
Scientific Roles: Our multidisciplinary laboratory integrates the knowledge and technology of immunology, chemical biology, molecular microbiology, bioinformatic analyses of gene, lipid, and metabolite profiles, and animal studies to discover metabolite and lipid compounds for unconventional T cell activation to fight infection and cancer. Our current projects focus on (i) identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis, bacterial, and mammalian metabolites to activate T cells, (ii) determining T cell clones that elicit protective responses against tuberculosis, bacterial infection, and cancer, (iii) characterizing differential metabolite antigen presentation pathways in bacterial infections and cancer cells, and (iv) characterizing the immune regulation and protection of mammalian and microbial metabolites in infections and cancers.
Laboratory and Intellectual Duties/Activities:
Generate and modify hypotheses based on literature analyses and experimental results
Carefully design and pursue experiments to test hypotheses and troubleshoot the assays if failed.
Summarized the rationale, hypotheses, experimental design, results, conclusions, and future studies to present them to lab members and colleagues.
Write abstracts, prepare posters/talks, and write manuscripts for conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Maintain an accurate and complete experimental record.
Development of grant writing skills is encouraged. Preparing or assisting in preparing grant and contract applications may be required.
Participate in seminars and scientific meetings appropriate to the fields of interest.
Collaborate with other lab members and colleagues.
Other relevant duties to complete research projects
Our Ideal Candidates:
A Postdoctoral Scientist with a doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, or biochemistry with expertise in chemical biology.
Responsible for studying T cell responses and metabolite interventions in bacterial infections and cancers using in vitro and animal studies.
Open to learning and exploring new areas of science, such as chemical biology and structural analyses for bioactive compound identifications.
Highly motivated individuals who are self-desired to make major contributions to science.
Be willing to work collaboratively with lab members and colleagues.
Equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills.
How to Apply:
Please apply to this job ad, and email your CV with a cover letter to Shouxiong Huang (shuang@txbiomed.org)
Who We Are:
Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.
Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:
The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
A federally designated National Primate Research Center
More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval
What We Can Offer You:
Employee-centered culture with an emphasis on open communication, job empowerment and trust
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for your family (and even your pets
An incomparable employer funded retirement plan with 7% retirement funding starting day 1 (and increases upon years of service)!
Generous paid time off, with 14 paid holidays including Winter Recess (paid week off the last week of December)
On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives & paid prescription drug resources to promote health management!
On-site gym & wellness programs!
Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance!
Dynamic learning environment with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, continuing education (tuition reimbursement) and leadership programs to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Requirements:
Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
