Post Doc Research Fellow - Khan Lab
University of North Dakota

Job Info

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Position Information: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES,
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW,
POSITION #00024453
A post-doctoral position at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand
Forks, ND, is available immediately to study the role of the host response to influenza and respiratory bacteria.
The post-doc will determine the role of pathologic and protective immune mechanisms in respiratory infections
and inflammatory diseases. The position also offers an excellent opportunity for cutting edge training in
immunology and career development. We invite applications from highly motivated candidates who are
ambitious and want to pursue an academic carrier. This position foresees the extensive use of multicolor flow
cytometry. The applicants with no or limited experience with flow cytometry are not encouraged to apply. The
recent graduate with significant experience in immunology, virology, and molecular biology, is particularly
encouraged to apply.
The questions and queries about the position can be directed to Nadeem Khan, Assistant Professor, Dept Of
Biomedical Sciences, University of North Dakota (nadeem.khan@und.edu).
Compensation and Appointment:Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow,
Remuneration / Salary: $45,000-$60,000/year; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life
insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision,
long term care insurance, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
This position is a twelve (12) month, non-tenure track, special appointment with University of North Dakota
(UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), Department of Biomedical Sciences.
Job Summary and Responsibilities:
The post-doc will design and carry out the experiments related to immunology. The post-doc will perform the
data analysis, write research papers of her/his findings and present the work in national level meetings.
Additionally, the post-doc will supervise the students and junior lab members.
Minimum Requirements:

• The qualified applicant must possess a Ph.D. and/or MD with 0-3 years of post-doctoral experience.
• Applicants must have a demonstrable research experience in immunology and at least one or more of the following areas: virology, mouse infection models, cell culture, and molecular biology.
• The applicant must have published at least one paper in an immunology journal.
• 2-3 years experience with flow cytometry, virology and cell culture.
• Successful completion of criminal history record check.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3-4 years experience of working with mouse infection models.
• At least one paper published as first author in an immunology/microbial pathogenesis journal.

 To Apply
Applicants MUST submit online the following with their applications: (1) a full Curriculum Vitae that
includes education or other academic appointments, complete publication record and research skills
listed in detail, (2) the contact information of three references, (3) a PDF copy of the most representative
publication of the applicant's previous research, and (4) a statement of research interest.
Review of applications will begin on 03/18/2021. Position is open until filled.   

 

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