Postdoctoral Fellow - Comparative Medicine
- Requisition #: 183200-202504031431
- Department: Comparative Medicine
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Posted Date: 4/3/2025
The Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research (KCCMR) is located on a 381-acre campus in Bastrop, Texas, approximately 35 miles east of Austin. At the KCCMR, the Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is one of 10 basic science departments in the Division of Discovery Science of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The KCCMR has been AAALAC International accredited since 1979. The mission of the KCCMR is to conduct biomedical research aimed at improving both human and animal health/welfare by developing, maintaining, and utilizing specialized animal models of human diseases. The KCCMR has combined its unique animal research resources, specialized laboratories and animal housing facilities, with established programs in veterinary pathology, veterinary clinical medicine, and quality assurance to create a Preclinical Studies Program that is charged with performing Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)-compliant studies. The KCCMR currently houses over 2,000 nonhuman primates including chimpanzees, Old World and New World species)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participate in nonhuman primate model studies that seek to evaluate the safety and efficacy of active and/or passive immunization against HIV and related viruses. This position will encompasses using modern tools to characterize vaccine-induced systemic and mucosal immune responses, especially cell-mediated immunity, including assays based upon flow cytometry. Studies of antibody responses will include assays for antigen binding, virus neutralization, virion capture, and ADCC. This position also requires writing manuscripts and presenting results.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
PhD or equivalent degree in immunology or virology is required. Excellent skills in performing assays for cell-mediated immunity and cell sorting are necessary. The project focuses on simian-human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV) infection of nonhuman primates. Knowledge of viral assays is highly desirable. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently and within a team. Enthusiasm and creativity will be a must.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition07/01/2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participate in nonhuman primate model studies that seek to evaluate the safety and efficacy of active and/or passive immunization against HIV and related viruses. This position will encompasses using modern tools to characterize vaccine-induced systemic and mucosal immune responses, especially cell-mediated immunity, including assays based upon flow cytometry. Studies of antibody responses will include assays for antigen binding, virus neutralization, virion capture, and ADCC. This position also requires writing manuscripts and presenting results.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
PhD or equivalent degree in immunology or virology is required. Excellent skills in performing assays for cell-mediated immunity and cell sorting are necessary. The project focuses on simian-human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV) infection of nonhuman primates. Knowledge of viral assays is highly desirable. The candidate is expected to be able to work independently and within a team. Enthusiasm and creativity will be a must.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition07/01/2025
