Post Doctoral Appointee

Appointment Type

Postdoctoral Fellow

Department

IUSM - Microbiology & Immunology

Campus

IU School of Medicine Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Richer Lab in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join our research team. The Richer lab has broad interests regarding mechanisms of T cell development, activation and memory generation in the context of acute and chronic viral infections. Current projects include 1) determining the impact of excessive salt consumption on T cell responses to infection 2) understanding the modulation of effector and memory T cell function by the inflammatory milieu, 3) determining the impact of glycosylation on the function and differentiation of T cells in acute and chronic infections and 4) immunological aging with an emphasis on understanding maintenance T cell quiescence. See https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/51983/richer-martin and https://www.mjricherlab.com/ for more information. Applicants should have recently completed PhD training, have a solid understanding of immunological concepts and a demonstrated publication track-record. Experience working with mouse models of infection and expertise with flow cytometry are desirable but not required. Successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Richer and other members of the laboratory and will be expected to work independently and contribute to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and prepare grant applications. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and collaborative lab environment and join a growing immunology community at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Salary and benefits will follow NIH Guidelines.

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation's largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city and surrounding suburbs enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport that has been named "Best Airport in North America" by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy: https://faculty.medicine.iu.edu/relocation

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree required. Degree in biological sciences, preferrable immunology or microbiology/virology.