POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - IM (Infectious Diseases) - Tatara Lab

About the role

Institution: UT Southwestern Medical Center

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Alex Tatara, in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study the interface of host immunity, bacterial pathogenesis, and biomaterial properties involved in device-related infection.The Tatara Lab  has several exciting projects related to development of next-generation vaccines to prevent device infection, synthesis of controlled drug delivery for antimicrobial and immune-boosting therapeutics, and understanding of mechanobiology at device surfaces.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. 

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience inimmunology (including cellular assays and flow cytometry) or related fields leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Established laboratory experience with cell culture and rodent models is required.

Interested individuals should apply and upload a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/