Research Fellow-Cellular Immunotherapy & Immunoengineering

Research Fellow-Cellular Immunotherapy & Immunoengineering

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The Lab for Cellular Immunotherapy and Immunoengineering (LCII), led by Dr. Gloria Kim, is part of the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Immunology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Our lab develops and translates next‑generation cell therapies for autoimmune diseases, transplantation, and cancer. This position focuses on advancing CAR‑Treg and CAR‑T cell therapies, and engineering platforms such as mRNA‑LNP‑based systems for in vivo engineering of immune cells to promote immune tolerance, tissue protection, and anti‑tumor immunity.

We work closely with clinicians to accelerate clinical translation of these technologies.

We seek individuals eager to apply expertise in T cell engineering, immunology, or biomedical engineering to advance CAR‑Treg and CAR‑T cell therapies and contribute to the development of in vivo immune cell engineering platforms such as mRNA‑LNP systems. Candidates will investigate mechanisms of immune tolerance, tissue repair, and anti‑tumor responses, and translate findings into clinically relevant therapies. Our research is highly translational, with the ultimate goal of delivering next‑generation engineered immune cell therapies to patients with autoimmune diseases, transplant‑related complications, and cancer.

A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals will demonstrate potential for research as evidenced by training and peer‑reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants.

Proof of English proficiency is required for J‑1 Short‑Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

• Cover letter summarizing research training and accomplishments
• A personal statement of scientific interests and goals
• Current CV with publications and contact information of three references
• Proof of doctoral degree (copy of diploma or final transcript with English translation, if applicable) or a letter from your university's registrar office indicating you have fulfilled all doctoral program requirements and are eligible to graduate.

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology or a related technical discipline. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.

Ideal candidate:
Ph.D. in immunology, biomedical engineering, material science, or a related field, with experience in immunology, engineering, a track record of success in publications, intramural/extramural funding, and collaborations with clinicians; excellent organizational, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and record‑keeping skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting; strong leadership and management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Photoshop;

strong technical/scientific writing; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work as part of a diverse team of graduate students, postdocs, and research technologists; attention to detail; proficiency in cell culture, flow cytometry, Treg cellular characterization, general molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, and western blotting. Applicants with additional experience in molecular immunology, animal experiments, and/or therapeutic development are strongly considered.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

The Lab for Cellular Immunotherapy and Immunoengineering (LCII) is part of Mayo…