Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Laboratory of Allergic Diseases Adaptive Immunity and Immunoregulation Section

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available immediately in the Adaptive Immunity and Immunoregulation Section (AIIS) within the Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, NIAID. AIIS seeks highly motivated and collaborative candidates with a strong publication record who are capable of independent reasoning and excited about learning new technologies.

AIIS aims to define the cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling the balance between protective and pathogenic adaptive immune responses to allergens and pathogens. With a particular focus on memory T and B cells and T follicular helper (Tfh) cells, the lab utilizes state-of-the-art cellular and molecular approaches, including in vivo models of infection and allergy, multi-color flow cytometry, adoptive transfer experiments, cell fate tracking experiments, bone marrow chimeras, parabiosis surgery, imaging, conditional knockout and transgenic models, RNA-Seq, and single-cell technologies to characterize memory B- and T-cell responses in different models of food and respiratory allergens and infections.

AIIS fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages innovation and teamwork. See more information about AIIS (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/andre- ballesteros-tato-phd)

Qualifications

Required

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) with less than five years of postdoctoral experience

• Previous experience in immunology, molecular, and cellular biology

Preferred

• Excellent writing and communication skills

Preference will be given to candidates with strong knowledge in immunology, particularly in the analysis of B- and T-cell responses, tissue- resident memory cells, in vivo animal models, and single-cell analysis.

To Apply Interested candidates should email the following to Dr. Andre Ballesteros-Tato at andre.ballesteros-tato@nih.gov:

• Curriculum vitae

• Bibliography

• A short statement expressing their research goals

• Contact information for three references

Applicants may be United States citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or non-U.S. citizens eligible for a valid work authorization. Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. This position is subject to a background investigation. This vacancy will be open until the position is filled.

Visit NIAID Careers (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/careers) for more information about working in NIAID’s dynamic atmosphere.

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