Postdoctoral Scholar (Department of Radiation Oncology)

Postdoctoral Scholar (Department of Radiation Oncology) University of Alabama at Birmingham - 4.1 Birmingham, AL Job Details 5 hours ago Qualifications Doctor of Medicine Biology research Medicine Molecular Biology Molecular biology techniques Doctor of Philosophy Oncology research Senior level Full Job Description Position Information Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar (Department of Radiation Oncology) Department Name 311750000 Radiation Oncology Chair Office School/College School of Medicine Job Description

CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPY & RADIOTHERAPY RESEARCH

Postdoctoral Scholars Department of Radiation Oncology and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Scholarships are available in our lab with a focus on defining T cell-intrinsic mechanisms of cancer immunotherapy and radiotherapy. Specifically, we want to identify new targets for cancer interventions that can be leveraged to overcome immunotherapy resistance and prolong therapeutic effects of radiotherapy. Please refer to our publications for further information (Cell, 2016; Nat. Med., 2017; Nat. Comms., 2016, 2022, 2024, 2025). Another research area in our lab is T cell immuno-metabolism, where we published a couple of the initial studies (JEM, 2011; Immunity, 2011), with both been cited for over 2000 times. Our experimental models include genetically modified mice and disease models for various types of cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections, and inflammation. Our lab has been funded by NIH (R01, R21), DoD (Idea Award), Cancer Research Institute, V Foundation, Varian Medical System, and UAB O'Neal Invests pre-R01 grants. Our findings have been highlighted by

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//www.uab.edu/news/research/item/13111-melanoma-treatment-potential-target-bypassestherapeutic- resistance-to-immune-checkpoint-blockers https://www.uab.edu/medicine/radonc/news-events/department-news/new-research-identifiesstrategy- to-overcome-icb-resistance-in-melanoma-patients Required Qualifications Highly motivated recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. with strong molecular biology and/or immunology skills are encouraged to apply. Please send a CV, including contact information for three references, to or . Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number PF1023P Open Date 05/28/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Special Instructions for the Position Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.