Company: Confidential
Job Title: Postdoctoral Position in Immunology: Regulatory T Cell Biology
Job Number: 90844
Location: Boston, US
Job Description
The Chatila Lab at the Division of Immunology, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School is recruiting applicants for postdoctoral scholar positions in immune regulation, with a focus on the role of the regulatory T (Treg) cells plasticity and function in allergic, infectious and autoimmune diseases. In particular, we are interested in elucidating mechanisms of immune tolerance breakdown in these diseases, including allergic disorders (Harb et al, Nat. Immunol. 2020, Turner et al Immunity 2020), severe viral infections (Harb et al, Immunity. 2021, Benamar et al J. clin. Invest. 2023) and autoimmune inflammatory diseases especially those due to inborn errors of immunity (Charbonnier et al, Nat. Immunol. 2019, Cui et al, Sci Immunol, 2022). We are particularly interested in establishing the mechanisms by which the microbiota imprints immune tolerance by shaping the Treg cell response (Abdel-Gadir et al, Nat. Med. 2019, Stephen-Victor et al, Nature, 2025, in press). The eventual goal of our studies is to identify and describe a framework of tissue operative immune regulatory switches that govern allergic, infectious and autoimmune disorders relevant to the development of new precision therapies for these disorders.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in immunology, molecular or cell biology or related fields, and a track record of productivity with peer-reviewed publications. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in Treg cell biology, mucosal immunology and/or microbiota studies. Candidates with experience with immunological mouse models, cellular and molecular immunology, flow cytometry, molecular biology and gene regulation and/or bioinformatics are highly encouraged to apply. To apply, interested individuals should submit their CV, a cover letter outlining interests and accomplishments and three references to [Please click the Apply button for the link or email]. Salary will follow institutional guidelines commensurate with training and experience. Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline: 2025-03-31
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