The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Primate Research Center is
looking for a highly motivated scientist who wants to enter a
postdoctoral training in novel iPSC-based technologies for
immunotherapies. The overall goal of the project is to generate
CAR-expressing universal type iPSCs and develop technologies for
immunotherapies for cancer and AIDS and bone marrow transplantation.
Requirements:
Ph.D. in biology or other biomedical science (preferably cell biology,
hematopoiesis, molecular biology, immunotherapy, stem cells or related
field). This individual should have a strong background designing and
conducting cell culture and molecular biological experiments as well as
considerable experience with basic techniques such as in vivo
engraftment and tumor killing assay, flow cytometry, immunostaining,
RT-qPCR, Western blot, cell sorting and genetic engineering.
Specific
duties include cell culture, iPSC and HSC transfection and CRISPR/Cas9
gene editing, conditional gene expression, molecular cloning,
hematopoietic differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, in vivo
engraftment and tumor regression assays, collaboration with
bioinformatician on RNAseq and ChIPseq data analysis.
Creativity,
initiative, and persistence will be essential characteristics for the
successful candidate. Additionally, we are looking for enthusiastic,
self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and challenging
research environment and can multitask and interact well with others as
part of a cohesive team.
University of Wisconsin
is the world leader in stem cell biology and elite center for learning
and research. You will have opportunity to work on cutting edge research
and network with internationally renowned scientist within Wisconsin
Stem Cell Program. The principal investigator is affiliated with
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Stem Cell
and Regenerative Medicine Center, Wisconsin National Primate Research
Center (WNPRC) and Morgridge Institute for Research and co-directs
Precision Medicine and Genomics core at WNPRC.
English
speaking and writing skills are essential as well as a track record of
peer reviewed publications. Applications, accompanied by a letter of
intent expressing your interest in the position, curriculum vitae, and
list of three references should be sent to Dr. Igor Slukvin islukvin@wisc.edu.