Postdoctoral Researcher supporting Ivan Kotchetkov, embedded faculty in Minn Lab

Role Overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work on developing CAR T cell therapies for brain tumors and minimizing central nervous system (CNS) toxicities from cell therapies. The role will involve using pre-clinical models and clinical samples to study CAR T cell trafficking biology and harness it for therapeutic use. Techniques employed will include in vivo CRISPR screening, single cell multi-omics on research and clinical samples, flow cytometry, and extensive T cell engineering.

What You Will Do

The Postdoctoral Researcher will perform self-directed and guided research, work with animal models, and contribute to groundbreaking research that can revolutionize patient outcomes globally.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, neuroscience, or neuro-oncology, cell therapy, gene editing, and/or synthetic biology, and be willing to work in a team and perform self-directed research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, neuroscience, or neuro-oncology, cell therapy, gene editing, and/or synthetic biology
• Collaborative skills and the ability to work in a team
• Willingness to work with animal models
• Ability to perform self-directed and guided research

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits offerings
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities