POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Shailesh Shahi, Ph.D. (https://shahi.lab.uiowa.edu/ )in the Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The Shahi lab investigate how obesity-driven changes in the gut microbiota and hydrogen sulfide (HS) signaling shape immune responses (e.g. CD4+ T cells, dendritic cells (DC), and B cell) and worsen central nervous system (CNS) autoimmunity. Applicants should have a strong background in immunology, flow cytometry, as well as experience in rodent models. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently while interacting in a collaborative environment.

PhD, MD/PhD or MD with significant bench research experience

Experience in designing experiments, gathering and recording data, and presenting of results.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Excellent communication and writing skills in English

Experience working with mice

Research experience in microbiology and immunology

Proficiency in high-throughput data analysis, such as gut microbiome profiling, RNA sequence analysis, or proteomic analysis

Proficient in multi-color flow cytometry techniques

Experience in cellular molecular biology

Experience in sterile tissue culture

Experience in immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence staining

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