Postdoc – Immunology
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Job Number: 7122228 (Ref #: 62256)
- Posting Date: Jan 27, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
At Moffitt Cancer Center, we come face-to-face with cancer every day, but we also see courage. And it inspires us to be the safest and best place for cancer care – to bring greater hope to every patient we serve. It’s why we’ve been continually named One of the Top Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Moffitt is the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Because working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join a dedicated, diverse and inclusive team of over 7,000 to be a part of the Courageous future we envision.
Summary
Postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Dorina Avram in the Department of Immunology at the Moffitt Cancer Center to study immune dysregulation in cancer and autoimmunity.
We use genetically engineered mouse models, organoid culture systems and patient-derived samples, along with multiomics approaches with the ultimate goal to harness the immune responses for cancer therapies and autoimmunity.
Credentials and Qualifications: We seek an enthusiastic candidate with a Ph.D. in immunology or cancer biology and strong commitment, with first author research publications and rich wet laboratory experience, including working with mice. Submit your curriculum vitae, including clear list of publications and a cover letter directly to [email protected].
Moffitt Postdocs are provided with Medical (Moffitt covers premium for team member) effective upon start date and eligible for Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. You may be eligible for relocation allowance per policy. Reasons to relocate, aside from the sunshine, beaches and year-round outdoor recreation associated with the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities for all, beautiful beaches, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.
Mission To create a Moffitt culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we strive to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Vision To advance and accelerate a culture of access, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is a priority at Moffitt and is meant "to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion as we contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." The Enterprise Equity Department focuses its efforts on eliminating those obstacles to an individual’s ability to exist within their personal comfort zone at the cancer center. Everyone is important to meeting this priority. Addressing and responding to diversity and inclusion fosters an environment where mutual respect for diverse cultures, communication styles, languages, customs, beliefs, values, traditions, experiences and other ways in which we identify ourselves, is the expectation.
