Job Description
Postdoctoral fellow candidates are being considered for the laboratory of Dr. Christian T. Mayer at the Experimental Immunology Branch, National Cancer Institute, with a possible starting date in June 2025. The laboratory is investigating how different types of programmed cell death regulate the development, differentiation and/or function of various immune cells, with a particular focus on B lymphocyte development. Moreover, the group explores how these pathways contribute to self-tolerance, autoimmunity, inflammatory diseases, protective immunity and/or malignancies. View Dr. Christian Mayer's profile for additional information.
Qualifications and Job Details
Required and Preferred Skills
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have less than 5 years (preferably none or less than 2 years) of postdoctoral experience. Ambitious applicants with a strong publication record and/or experience in mouse immunology are particularly encouraged to apply. The candidate should be highly self-motivated, have strong organizational and time management skills, be able to work independently and have excellent writing and communication skills.
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