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rPost Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and
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Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration
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Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and
Inhalational Disease)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Postdoctoral Fellow in the Zamora Lab within the Division of
Genetics, Environmental and Inhalation Disease contributes to research
examining how chronic and repeated airway inflammation alters immune
responses to respiratory pathogens. The work focuses on mechanisms of
mucosal immunity relevant to diseases such as cystic fibrosis and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with particular emphasis on
epithelial and immune cell interactions, inflammatory memory, and host
pathogen dynamics. Research activities involve the use of primary human
airway epithelial cultures and in vivo murine models to assess how
inflamed airway environments impact infection susceptibility and
responses to emerging treatments, including bacteriophage-based
therapies, within a collaborative and translational research setting.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data
under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments investigating airway
inflammation and host-pathogen interactions.
- Work with primary human airway epithelial cultures and immune cells.
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets (e.g., molecular, cellular,
and/or omics-based data).
- Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific
manuscripts.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all
calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research
information.
Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research
projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret
the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook,
prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables)
and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
- Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the
information into his/her project design/interpretation.
- Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their PI,
faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental
design and interpretation of results.
- Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at
local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their
results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and
training sessions designated by the University and the Department,
understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend
departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of
the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions
of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities,
tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.
Required Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. or MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology,
microbiology, cell biology, or a related field.
- This position requires a formal degree in he cited discipline
area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge,
analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform
the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly
recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the
public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains
competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration
with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and
programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
Work Experience: Experience in design and data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience with sterile technique, airway epithelial models (e.g.,
ALI cultures), and/or immune cell biology.
- Experience in host-pathogen interactions, respiratory infections, or
inflammatory signaling.
- Familiarity with techniques such as flow cytometry, RNA-seq
analysis, or advanced imaging.
- Familiarity with bacteriology and/or virology methods.
Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail
Required Documents