Post Doctoral Fellow - Chemical Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Benefits: Please visit the following site for a complete list of benefits offered to University of Houston employees:
https://uh.edu/human-resources/benefits/benefits-glance/

Job Description: The Single Cell Lab at the University of Houston, in collaboration with the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and funded by the NIH, DoD, and CPRIT, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on T-cell based immunotherapies. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, immunologists, and clinicians focused on advancing cancer immunotherapy through innovative single-cell technologies. The successful candidate must have prior, well-documented experience working with orthotopic cancer models in mice (e.g., lung, neuroblastoma, pancreatic). Experience with animal surgery is a plus. A strong foundation in immunology is essential, with demonstrated proficiency in working with primary immune cells and standard immunological assays such as ELISA, ELISpot, and multiparameter flow cytometry.

Familiarity with molecular cloning, CRISPR-based gene editing, and data integration from multiple omics platforms will be considered a plus. The candidate will be expected to independently design and execute experiments, develop or optimize immunological and molecular methods, and contribute to high-impact publications. Responsibilities also include presenting research at national and international meetings, with ample opportunities and mentorship for career development.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field. Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are essential. This position is available immediately, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression is strictly prohibited.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Navin Varadarajan at nvaradarajan@uh.edu. For more information about the lab’s research, recent publications, and technological platforms, please visit our website.

Single cell lab: https://singlecell.chee.uh.edu/
MQs: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.