Postdoctoral Associate, Pulmonary Center, Department of Medicine

Postdoctoral Associate, Pulmonary Center, Department of Medicine

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Tracking Code:

Posted Date: 6/8/2026

Salary: $67,500.00 - $75,000.00 (range may vary based on qualifications)

Position Type: Full‑Time/Regular

An academic research opportunity in the Bosmann Laboratory, Department of Medicine, focusing on Immunology and Host‑Pathogen Interactions at barrier tissues such as lung and gut. The laboratory studies bacterial infections, pneumonia, sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease, and related immune mechanisms with the aim of discovering novel therapeutic targets.

• Projects may involve IBD‑related mucosal immunity or pneumonia and sepsis.
• Use of genetically engineered mouse models.

• Bacterial polyphosphates in immunity at barrier organs (gut and lung)
• Host‑pathogen interactions
• Innate immune cells, including macrophages, neutrophils, and T cells
• Cytokine biology and immune signaling pathways (e.g., G‑protein signaling)

Pathogens of interest include Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Legionella spp., and other related organisms. Projects will be tailored to the candidate’s background and interests.

Experience in experimental immunology, mouse models of infection or inflammation, innate immunity, and experimental transcriptomics or proteomics is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.