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Post-doctoral/Research Associate Positions in Epigenetics of Immunology and Mucosal Immunity : San Antonio, TX, United States

We are seeking outstanding candidates to fill two NIH-funded post-doctoral fellow or Research Associate positions. Successful applicants must have Ph.D. or M.D. and an excellent academic track record, preferably with research experience in epigenetics, mucosal immunity, vaccines and autoimmunity/tumor immunology. They should also have the ambition and commitment to excel in a highly productive environment.

Our laboratory uses molecular, cellular and systems biology approaches to address fundamental mechanisms underlying B cell differentiation, including antibody somatic hypermutation and class switching, as well as generation and maintenance of memory B cells and plasma cells. We focus on how epigenetic marks, such as histone modifications and non-coding RNAs, and gut microbiota modulate B cell functions and antibody responses. Successful applicants are also expected to use our cutting-edge research tools to participate in translational research aiming to use epigenetic modulators to boost mucosal immune responses, enhance vaccine efficacies and dampen autoimmunity and/or inflammation.

There are many opportunities for collaboration with investigators in our department and other UT Health Science Center research facilities. These include the Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC, an NCI-designated Cancer Center), South Texas Research Facility (STRF), the Greehey Children’s Research Center Institute, the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, in addition to multiple hospitals and clinical facilities. Many NIH-funded institutional training and career development awards are also available, including a K12 Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) from the NIGMS.

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S., with a beautiful historic downtown area that features the Riverwalk with its diverse entertainment and fine restaurants. Residents benefit from a low cost of living, many recreational options in the scenic Texas Hill Country, and an excellent public school system, and proximity to other Texas natural and cultural destinations.

Applicants should send their inquiries and a copy of curriculum vitae or NIH-formatted biosketch, along with three letters of recommendation to Paolo Casali, M.D., Zachry Foundation Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229.