USA: Postdoc Position in Molecular Biology and Immunology, University of Texas Health Science Center

The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at the UT Health Science Centeris is now one of the NCI-designated Cancer Centers.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with good knowledge and great interest in cellular & molecular biology and immunology. The laboratory functions as an integrated translational research program with the goal of designing and developing new immunotherapies and immunologic strategies for cancer treatment and prevention. The project is focused on effector and regulatory molecules controlling cancer specific lymphocytes before and during immunotherapy, especially studying a negative immunoregulatory mechanism used for immune evasion in tumor microenvironment.

Ongoing studies involve (1) analysis and utilization of both characterized and newly found costimulatory molecules from the perspective of cancer immunology; (2) molecular and cellular characterization of lymphocyte-tumor cell-stromal cell interactions; (3) the discovery of antigenic determinants expressed in tumor stromal cells as novel targets; (4) the development of new animal models that can be employed in preclinical studies to most reflect human clinical trials. Although most of the studies focus on the discovery of new principles through mouse-based work, there may be potential for translating discoveries into the clinic. There also have an opportunity to gain knowledge of infection immunology by interacting with the infection research group in the center.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in immunology or molecular biology. Applicants with animal handling and/or tumor immunology experience are preferred. The position is available immediately. Appointment duration is up to 3 years. Stipends are commensurate with education and experience.

Application
Please lease send CV, copies of publications, and names of three references to:

Bin Zhang M.D. Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine Hematology & Medical Oncology
Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC)
University of Texas Health Science Center
2040 Babcock, Suite 201
San Antonio, TX 78229

Email: Zhangb3[ at ]uthscsa.edu