Postdoctoral in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Synthetic Biology 1735 views

Postdoctoral position is available in immunotherapeutic discovery and development at the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, University of California, Irvine (UCI) to support our effort.

1. The Zhao lab at UCI is broadly interested in developing novel bioengineered technologies for immunotherapeutic discovery, immune cell therapies and for interrogating the immune component in the tumor niche.
2. Highly motivated candidates with a recent Ph.D. or an equivalent degree from a molecular biology, cell biology, synthetic biology, immunology and bioengineering areas are encouraged to apply.
3. Additional skills in TCR biology, T cell engineering, modern synthetic biology tools, protein engineering, and mechanobiology will be particularly useful for this position.
4. The laboratory is located in the Stem Cell Research Center building and equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary and collaborative team working with industrial partners to develop next generation immunotherapeutics.
5. Successful candidates will enjoy both cutting-edge research and beautiful southern California.

How to Apply

Submit the following materials via UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF05835

1. Curriculum vitae
2. One-page proposed research clearly stating the important problem/question you want to address, specific aims, and approaches
3. A statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equality and inclusion should also be included in the application materials.
4. Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.
5. This position is in the lab of Dr. Weian Zhao, weianz@uci.edu.
   Zhao lab web page