Mayo Clinic · 5 months ago
Research Fellow-Cellular Immunotherapy & Immunoengineering
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and employee development. The Research Fellow in Cellular Immunotherapy & Immunoengineering will focus on advancing CAR-Treg and CAR-T cell therapies and engineering platforms for immune cell engineering, contributing to the translation of research into clinical applications.
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Responsibilities
The Lab for Cellular Immunotherapy and Immunoengineering (LCII) led by Dr. Gloria Kim is in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Immunology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science at Mayo Clinic
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, as well as engineering platforms such as mRNA-LNP–based systems for the in vivo engineering of immune cells to promote immune tolerance, tissue protection, and anti-tumor immunity
We work closely with clinicians to accelerate the clinical translation of these technologies
We seek individuals eager to apply their 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 have the opportunity to investigate mechanisms of immune tolerance, tissue repair, and anti-tumor responses, and to help translate these 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 the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants
Qualification
Required
Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology or related technique discipline
Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere
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
Preferred
Ph.D. in immunology, biomedical engineering, material science, or a related technical discipline
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, Power Point, 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 and promote collaboration/cooperation among teams
Attention to detail
Proficiency in cell culture, flow cytometry, Treg cellular characterization, general molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, western blotting
Additional experience in molecular immunology, animal experiments, and/or therapeutic development
Benefits
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.
Company
Mayo Clinic
MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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