Principal Investigator, Dr. Joseph Lownik is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team!

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine empowers personalized healthcare, merging diagnostic precision, translational research and clinical collaboration. Our physician‑scientists bring expertise across medical specialties to improve patient care and advance scientific knowledge.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Lownik Lab studies ways in which the immune system can be harnessed to treat cancer. We apply cutting edge single cell and spatial methods to study immune cells in the tumor.

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Education:

• Doctorate Degree in area directly related to field of research specialization is required.

Experience and Skills:

• No experience required. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during a one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Experience with bioinformatics and using R or Python would also be an asset.
• The ideal applicant will have had experience with cell culture of T cells, flow cytometry, microscopy, gene editing, and animal models of cancer.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.