Hiring Department The Dr. Bo Lu Laboratory in the NextGen Precision Health building at the University of Missouri Job Description The Dr. Bo Lu Laboratory in the NextGen Precision Health building at the University of Missouri is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work in the Dr. Bo Lu's laboratory to conduct research projects studying the biology of immunotherapy combined with radiotherapy for cancer treatments. This position will utilize several functional approaches to dissect properties of the immune system in animals after immunotherapy and radiotherapy. The interested candidate will have the opportunities not only to study the immune response in animal models but also to translate the discovery for diagnosis and biomarker identification by studying human cancer patient clinical trial samples. The candidates will be responsible for performing cell culture, flow cytometry, western blots, real-time PCR, RNA-seq, immune fluorescence, Elisa and related molecular biological and cellular immunological techniques in vitro and in vivo mouse tumor model, maintaining accurate and organized records of experiments and results, presenting discoveries at national and international meetings, preparing manuscripts, and helping train new graduate students/lab members.

Work Hours:

8 am to 5 pm 40/hours a week, evenings and weekends as needed for research projects. Qualifications The candidate must have a recent PhD in immunology, cell biology or a related field by start of appointment.

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Proficiency in cellular biology and multicolor flow cytometry and previous experience with mouse handling. Application Materials Cover Letter, CV and references Community Information Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be! Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer . To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.