Postdoctoral Position in Immunology and Immunoengineering
Contribute to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on biomaterials, drug delivery, and immunotherapy at UNC Chapel Hill.
Best for:Best for immunologists, engineers, and biochemists with strong hands-on experience in flow cytometry and animal models.
Overview
The Ainslie Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for two postdoctoral researcher positions focused on immunology and immunoengineering. Successful candidates will work on NIH-funded projects involving the development of biomaterials for CAR-T/NKT cell modulation in glioblastoma and tolerogenic pathways for inverse vaccines targeting autoimmune diseases. Researchers will engage in both in vitro and in vivo evaluations within a highly collaborative and translationally oriented academic environment. Applicants with strong backgrounds in relevant experimental techniques and interdisciplinary science are encouraged to apply.
What you'll do
- Design and execute experiments involving biomaterials for cellular immunotherapy and vaccine delivery
- Perform in vitro cell assays and in vivo evaluations using animal disease models
- Conduct flow cytometry, ELISA, and other immunological assays to evaluate therapeutic efficacy
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team across formulation development and physicochemical characterization
- Analyze research data and assist with scientific reporting and translational evaluations
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in immunology, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
Language: English proficiency in writing and speaking
Instruction: English
- Strong background in immunology, drug delivery, or biomaterials
- Experience with mammalian cell culture and immunological assays
- Demonstrated ability to conduct collaborative research
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Hold a completed PhD degree prior to appointment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Interested applicants should prepare a cover letter and a comprehensive curriculum vitae. Submit these application documents directly via email to Dr. Eric Bachelder, ensuring the specified subject line is included in the correspondence.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
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