Postdoctoral Associate

Departmental Information

NIH-funded position in mucosal immunology is currently available to study the mechanisms of mucosal interventions for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to be involved in basic and translational research using novel therapeutics to treat autoimmunity. Studies will involve the identification of T cell mechanisms of protection against virulent challenge with wild-type microorganisms. Applicants must have a M.D. or Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, or related discipline, and the ability to design experiments relevant to testing and analyzing treatment modalities. Preferred candidates should have cellular immunology and vaccine experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

1. test existing and new therapeutics to treat rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes using murine models.
2. analyze B and T cell responses by ELISA, ELISPOT, and flow cytometry to vaccine antigens.
3. develop new assays to detect novel cytokines as discovered and reagents become available.
4. determine most effective treatment regimen and conduct challenges.
5. conduct adoptive transfer studies with suitable protective T cell subsets to determine mechanism of protection by our therapeutics.
6. consult weekly with the PI on the progression of the project and the PI will assist in the decision process to meet the designated goals.
7. meet with visiting scientists to exchange ideas and present data at national forums and departmental seminars.

$54,840, commensurate with experience.

1. Doctoral degree, preferably a Ph.D. in Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or closely related field.
2. Extensive experience working with mice or related small animals.
3. Flow cytometry experience.
4. Ability to design experiments and interpret data.
5. Demonstrated written communication skills

1. Molecular biology experience.
2. Mucosal immunology expertise.
3. Having BSL-3 experience.

The Successful Candidate will have good organizational, communication, interpersonal skills to accomplish the designated goals of this project and ability to work with other investigators.

Application Procedure

Screening of applicants will begin June 27, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications must be submitted online and send or E-mail a letter of application along with a curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of 3 professional references to:

David W. Pascual, Ph.D.
Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida
P.O. Box 110880
Gainesville, FL 32611-0880
Email Address: pascuald@ufl.edu

Final candidates will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.