Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Tumor Immunology

Employer: University of Missouri, Medical School, Department of Radiation Oncology

Location: Nextgen Precision Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri (US)

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closing date: May 22, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Immunology, Oncology, Cancer Research

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Postdoc

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

Dr. Bo Lu’s laboratory at the University of Missouri is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to study the underlying mechanism of immunotherapy combined with radiotherapy for cancer treatments. This position will utilize several functional approaches to dissect properties of the immune cells and tumors in animals following immunotherapy and radiotherapy. The interested candidate will have the opportunities not only to study cancer immunotherapy in animal models but also to translate the discovery for diagnosis and biomarker identification by studying human cancer patient clinical trial samples. The candidates will be responsible for performing cell culture, flow cytometry, western blots, real-time PCR, RNA-seq, immune fluorescence, Elisa, in vitro and in vivo mouse tumor model, maintaining accurate and organized records of experiments and results, presenting discoveries at national and international meetings, preparing manuscripts, and helping train new graduate students/lab members.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have a recent PhD in immunology, cell biology or a related field or experienced post-doc with strong motivation for independence. Proficiency in multicolor flow cytometry, immune assays are required.
Previous experience with generating chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, murine tumor model and mouse handling is preferred

Application Process: To apply, please submit the following:

• Your CV
• A brief personal statement outlining your research interests and career goals
• Three reference contacting information

Please send your application materials to Dr Bo Lu, Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology,
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Missouri
blb9z@health.missouri.edu