Description

A postdoctoral associate position in Cancer Immunology and the Microbiome is available in the laboratory of Dr. Abby Overacre (www.overacrelab.com) at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The candidate will be performing research studying the microbiome:immune system interaction in cancer, with a particular focus on adaptive immune responses and immunotherapy.

The Overacre Laboratory is seeking competitive candidates who have recently earned a PhD and possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills, in addition to outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to work as part of a team. Experience in immunological assays including flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, primary immune cell isolation and culture, and molecular biology will be highly valued. Bioinformatics skills and experience with mouse models are a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience and based on current NIH guidelines.

Candidates will work directly alongside the PI and will develop skills in a wide variety of techniques, such as mouse models of cancer, analysis of mouse and human tumor samples, flow cytometry, and multispectral imaging techniques. The candidate will also develop several career related skill sets, including manuscript preparation, oral presentations, and grant writing. Additional information about the Overacre Lab can be found at:

Twitter: @OveracreLab

Website: www.overacrelab.com