Post Doc Fellow

Department/Unit

• Immunology &
• Microbial
• Disease
• Work
• Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00 The Laboratory of Dr. Wei Sun is inviting applications for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join his research program in the Department of Immunology & Microbial Diseases at Albany Medical College. Ongoing projects focus on the cellular and molecular regulation of lung immune responses during vaccination with bacterial outer membrane vesicle (OMV)-based vaccines and infection with respiratory pathogens, including Yersinia pestis and Streptococcus pneumoniae, using murine models.

Qualifications

Applicants with a recent PhD in Immunology, Bacterial Pathogenesis, or a related discipline in the Biological Sciences, and a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications, are encouraged to apply. Experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry and familiarity with murine models of infection are preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for effective collaboration and scientific dissemination. Salary will be commensurate with experience and in accordance with NIH guidelines. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research interests, a current CV, and contact information for two to three references to Dr. Sun (sunw@amc.edu). https://www.amc.edu/researcher/wei-sun-phd/ The laboratory offers a supportive and collaborative research environment that fosters scientific independence and professional growth. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also benefit from strong training opportunities and integration into the vibrant scientific community across the Albany Medical System. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.