Principal Investigator: Dr. Chao Ma, PhD

Lerner Research Institute Department: Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology (CITI)

Lab Research Topics:

• Organ-on-a-Chip
• Cancer Bioengineering
• Stem cell biology
• Tissue engineering
• Cell therapy and immuno-engineering
• For more information about the lab’s research, please visit: https://www.lerner.ccf.org/immunotherapy/ma/ or contact Dr. Chao Ma at [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Publish research articles in high-impact journals and present research results in national and international scientific meetings
• Contribute to project development and collaboration, grant writing, progress reports, and papers
• Contribute to lab management, protocol development and maintenance, and mentoring of junior trainees

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting.  Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Additional Preferred Qualities:

• Excellent writing and communication skills, able to work independently and effectively with other members in a productive team
• Strong research expertise in molecular, cellular, or tissue engineering are preferred
• Strong research expertise in immunology, immune-oncology, or immune-engineering are preferred
• Strong research expertise in culture of stem cell or organoid are preferred
• Strong training background in biomedical engineering, microfabrication, bioprinting, lab-on-a-chip and microfluidics are preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• A cover letter summarizing past research experience and accomplishments, current and future research interests, and career goals (2-page maximum)
• Current CV with publications
• Contact information of three references
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Chao Ma at [email protected].

Keywords: Postdoc, Research, LRI, Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology (CITI), Biomedical engineering, Cancer Bioengineering, Disease Modeling, Immunotherapy, Microfluidics, Organ-on-a-Chip/Lab-on-a-Chip.