Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholar positions in Immunology, Stem Cells, and Cancer Via research projects

Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholar positions in Immunology, Stem Cells, and Cancer

University of Connecticut

Location: Storrs, CT

Job Number: 7146141

Posting Date: May 19, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The University of Connecticut is one of the top public research universities in USA. Postdoctoral and Visiting Scholar positions are available in Dr. Laijun Lai’s laboratory. The research projects include:

1) enhancing antitumor immunity by recombinant proteins or antibodies (EMBO Mol Med. 13(5):e13404, 2021; Cellular & Molecular Immunology, 18(8): 1920-1933, 2021; Am J Cancer Res. 7:1714-1723, 2017; Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, 15(10):2413-2421, 2016; Cancer Research. 71:61-67, 2011), 

2) preventing and treating immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases by proteins, embryonic stem cells or induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)-derived cells (Rheumatology. 61(3):1255-1264, 2022; J Neuroinflammation. 2021 Nov 13;18(1):268; J Immunol. 203:400, 2020; Front Immunol. 11:1781, 2020; J Immunol. 203:400-407, 2019; Stem Cell Res Ther. 10:239, 2019; Adv Healthc Mater. 8(9):e1800987, 2019; Frontiers in Immunology.9:2657, 2018; Stem Cells Transl Med. 6:121-130, 2017; Cell Immunol. 322:84-91, 2017; Br J Haematol. 175:505-516, 2016; Scientific Reports. 5: 9882, 2015; J Autoimmun. 58:36-47, 2015; Stem cells and Development. 23:1491-500, 2014; Journal of Clinical Investigation. 122:3552, 2012; Blood. 118:3410, 2011; Stem cells. 27:3012, 2009);

3) improving T cell regeneration after bone marrow transplantation (Cell Immunol. 335:22-29, 2019; Immunology. 144:245-253, 2015; Plos ONE 8(12): e82998, 2013; Journal of Immunology, 186: 1915, 2011; Transplantation. 92:516, 2011). Candidates should have PhD, MD/PhD, or MD.

A strong background in Cellular & Molecular Biology and previous research experience or training in immunology, stem cells, or cancer, and mouse models is preferred. If interested, please send your cover letter and CV to: laijun.lai@uconn.edu