Immunology Post-doctoral Position

A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available immediately in the research group of Dr. Hui Hu. This is an NIH-funded project to study transcriptional regulation of Foxp1 in the immune system. The successful candidate will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying a newly discovered T cell quiescence regulation (Blood 115:510, Nat Immunol 12:544) and their roles in T cell-mediated immune responses in various mouse models.

The postdoctoral candidate will have recently acquired a Ph.D. and/or M.D. preferably in immunology with technique expertise in flow cytometry, molecular biology and/or biochemistry. Candidate should be self-motivated and career oriented. Strong organizational and oral/written communication skills are desirable.

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter including names and contact information of three references:
http://www.wistar.org/the-institute/employment

The Wistar Institute is an international leader in biomedical research, dedicated to discovering the causes and cures for major diseases and the development of vaccines. Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, the Wistar Institute has a highly collaborative research environment. Wistar also enjoys a close working relationship with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and many other medical research organizations in the greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 1892 as the first nonprofit biomedical research institute in the country, The Wistar Institute maintains its status as an independent research center and has long held the prestigious Cancer Center designation from the National Cancer Institute.

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Hui Hu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Immunology Program
The Wistar Institute
3601 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: hhu@wistar.org
http://www.wistar.org/our-science/scientists/hui-hu-phd
http://www.med.upenn.edu/apps/faculty/index.php/g5455356/p8183878