Job Title: Postdoctoral fellow
PVN ID: CC-2009-003719
Category: Research
Location: The CITY COLLEGE of NEW YORK

Job Description

General Description

An NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available in the Vuong laboratory at The City College of New York (CCNY). The Vuong lab examines the molecular mechanisms regulating immunoglobulin gene diversification using genetically engineered mouse models and techniques in molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, and genetics. Ideal candidates will have experience in B cell biology or genome integrity. Experience in neuroimmunology is a plus. Additional information about the Vuong lab can be found at www.bqvlab.org

Other Duties

  • Analyze immunological phenotype of genetically engineered mutant mice
  • Culture and genetically manipulate immune cells
  • Perform molecular biological and biochemical experiments using primary cells or cell lines
  • Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques
  • Present research at lab meetings and national/international conferences
  • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Write grants for independent funding 

Qualifications

Experience in mammalian cell culture, genetically engineered mouse models, and molecular biology techniques is required. Candidates with experience in immunohistochemistry, immune cell development, and mouse embryology are highly encouraged to apply. A PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is required. 

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Key Features

Department
Biology
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$47,000.00 - $52,000.00
Closing Date
Nov 27, 2020 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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