We are actively recruiting Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on two newly funded grants from the NIH and DoD. Successful applicants will lead collaborative research efforts to delineate new roles for mitochondria in innate immunity. Projects will involve investigation of mitochondria as signaling organelles in the immune system and will explore innate immune and inflammatory responses in models of mitochondrial disease and cardiomyopathy.

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Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology, or a related discipline and exhibit strong laboratory, analytical, and communication skills. A desire to work with both in vitro cell culture and in vivo murine models is required. Preference will given to those applicants with prior research experience in the fields of innate immune signaling, type I interferon responses, and/or mitochondrial biology.

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Texas A&M Health Science Center is an integrated unit of Texas A&M University, one of the largest universities in the U.S., with more than 65,000 students, a multibillion-dollar endowment ranked 4th among public universities, and a top 20 research enterprise. Bryan/College Station is a Sun Belt metropolitan area with nearly 180,000 residents. It is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the country, yet retains a low cost of living with easy access to major Texas cities. The Texas A&M University Health Science Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability employer.

 

To apply, please email cover letter, current C.V., contact information for 3 professional references, and reprints of relevant peer-reviewed publications to westlaboratorytamu@gmail.com.