Post-Doctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology 45002337 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284 Research PostDoc School Of Medicine MBU Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally
recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer. Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Microbiology and Immunology Department Summary: Located on the MCV Campus in downtown Richmond, the Department of Microbiology and Immunology is home to a vibrant community of researchers, educators and learners. With a strong history of research funding, our
department strives to advance scientific knowledge in the biomedical sciences and inform medical advancements that improve patient outcomes. Our innovative studies span a broad spectrum of areas within the fields of microbiology and immunology:Allergy and autoimmunityHost-pathogen interactions and molecular pathogenesisHuman microbiome science and microbial genomicsReproductive immunologyT-cell therapy and vaccine
development Tumor biology, cell signaling and epigenetics As educators, we are proud to provide a collaborative, collegial learning environment for our students. Faculty and postdoctoral fellows serve as dedicated mentors, providing an individualized educational experience and shaping the next generation of successful scientists. Position Summary: The Post-Doctoral Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator with
funded research projects investigating interactions among sensory neurons, immune cells, and epithelial cells in the skin. The goals of the research projects will be: To define how sensory neurons and their mediators modulate T cells in the context of psoriasis. To study how sensory neurons and immune cells promote protection against skin-invading parasites. To determine the actions of parasitic helminths on neurons
that evoke itch and pain. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will also assist with scientific manuscript preparation, protocol standardization, mouse colony management, and training of graduate students and laboratory technicians. Grant-writing opportunities will be provided upon request. For this research, the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in immunology or neurobiology. Priority will be given to those with
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