Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Position in Tumor Immunology

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Maryland School of Medicine to study T cell biology and how T cells contribute to tumor immunity and transplantation immunity. Our lab currently focuses on investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing T cell differentiation, activation and cytotoxic function in the setting of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) for the treatment of blood cancers . The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to study cancer and transplant patients and mouse HCT models in a well-mentored environment at this NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

Qualifications :

Requirements: Highly motivated PhD or MD/PhD students who graduated within three years are encouraged to apply. A solid background and working experience in the following areas are highly desired:

1. Immunology

2. Mouse models of cancer

3. Molecular and cell biology

Please submit an application to this posting including a cover letter describing current research, future interests, expected start date, and CV, selected publications, names and contact information of three references. Applications should be addressed to:

Xuefang Cao, MD, PhD

Associate Professor

Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

University of Maryland School of Medicine