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Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Job Description

H240201

Mentor: Dr. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Department of Infectious Diseases

Postdoctoral position – B cell responses to viral pathogens

Description

A 2-year postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Kobie lab is in the Department of Medicine/Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to study basic and translational B cell biology as it relates to protective immunity to viral pathogens.  The position will support NIH-funded research to dissect and exploit the B cell response for optimal protection from HIV and coronaviruses. Advanced methodologies, including high-throughput single cell resolution techniques, deep immunoglobulin repertoire analysis, and protein engineering will be central to the investigations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in immunology or related field with a strong background in molecular and cellular biology and experience with flow cytometry and bioinformatics. Strong communication skills and at least one peer-reviewed first author publication required. 

To apply:  Please send CV and list of three references to:

James Kobie, PhD
Associate Professor
Infectious Diseases
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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UAB is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Here at UAB, nearly 300 postdoctoral fellows are training currently in a variety of disciplines. Competitive postdoc awards are available including internships, grant incentives, funds to enhance education and collaboration outside UAB, and teaching opportunities at local universities. There is also a Postdoc Research Day with monetary awards. The Office of Postdoctoral Education strongly encourages UAB research mentors to follow the National Research Service Award stipend level guidelines, and postdoctoral scholars qualify for health, life, and other insurances. They also have the right to participate in the university’s 403(b) program and enjoy vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other benefits.

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2018 Young University Rankings.

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