Postdoc Researcher in Mucosal Immunity and HIV

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, located in the heart of Chicago, is a premier institution dedicated to educating future physicians, advancing research, and delivering exceptional patient care. Recognized among the nation's top research-intensive medical schools, the institution supports a robust MD program, joint degrees, and continuing medical education.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Chicago, IL, for a Researcher (postdoc) in Mucosal Immunity and HIV at Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments related to mucosal immunity and HIV persistence, analyzing and interpreting data from non-human primate studies and/or 3D organoid cultures, preparing reports and manuscripts for publication, and presenting findings at scientific meetings.

• Strong background and interest in immunology, tissue biology (lymph nodes and intestinal tissue, molecular biology, and virology)
• Experience with immunology and immunometabolic techniques such as flow cytometry, RNAseq, metabolomics and proteomics, cell culture, Sea Horse, qPCR and/or microscopy
• Proficiency in data analysis (familiar with R or Python), including statistical tools and bioinformatics
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team