Postdoctoral Associate Position in Tumor Immunology/Immunotherapy

Postdoctoral Associate Position in Tumor Immunology/Immunotherapy

University of North Carolina Lineburger Cancer Center

Job Description

The Hanks Lab is a basic/translational research lab that is moving to the University of North Carolina Lineburger Cancer Center with an interest in understanding cancer immune evasion and immunotherapy resistance. We are seeking a motivated, hardworking Post-Doctoral Candidate with a background in immunology to guide studies on the role of the tumor-intrinsic NLRP3 inflammasome in immune evasion and its impact on tumor dormancy and immunotherapy resistance. This will be a two-year minimum position. The candidate will be expected to work independently while collaborating with other lab members in a team-oriented work environment. Recent Ph.D. graduates preferred. http://www.thehankslab.com

Requirements for the Position:

• PhD Degree in the Biomedical Sciences

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with good organizational and analytical abilities

• Capable of working independently on assigned projects while thriving in a team-oriented environment

• Interest and experience in working with murine tumor models required

• Significant experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry and in the design of cell-based assays required

Preferred for the Position:

• Experience in performing and analyzing bulk RNAseq/scRNAseq preferred.

• Interest and experience in conducting spatial transcriptomic studies preferred.

• Experience in conducting proximity ligation assays and fluorescence in situ hybridization on tumor tissue specimens preferred.

• Previous grant writing experience preferred.

Interested candidates should send their CV and references to Dr. Brent A. Hanks for consideration. Prior to 2/1/25, brent.hanks@duke.edu. Starting 2/1/25, Brent_Hanks@med.unc.edu. Select candidates will undergo a Zoom interview and finalists will be asked to present a prior research project.