Position Summary

A Research Associate (Post Doctoral) position in molecular immunology of sex differences is available in the lab of Dr. Adam Moeser in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.

Selected individuals will join a diverse and highly interactive group of trainees and established scientists to lead NIH-funded research investigating the mechanisms driving sex differences in mast cells and other hematopoietic-derived immune cells and its link to susceptibility to later life inflammatory disorders including allergy/anaphylaxis, neurobehavioral disorders (anxiety/depression) and metabolic disease.

Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree or be in the final stages of earning such a degree. Basic skills and knowledge base include following skill sets: molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, cell culture, microscopy, and mouse genetics. Preferred skills or knowledge include Ribotag mouse technology and cell isolation, epigenetics, mast cell biology, sex hormone biology, and stem cell biology. Individuals will have the opportunity to utilize a wide range of established technologies in the lab including in Cre-Lox models, optogenetics, RNA sequencing, organ physiology, and will have access novel translational large animal models. Individuals will be encouraged to develop grant proposal writing skills and will have frequent opportunities for professional development. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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Interested candidates should forward inquiries, along with a CV, brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Dr. Adam Moeser, College or Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. E-mail: moeserad@msu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Immunology, Sex Differences Biology, Molecular biology

Minimum Requirements

PhD experience in molecular biology, sex differences biology, or immunology and experience working with rodent genetic models including mutation and Cre-Lox models, biochemical techniques (Western blot, ELISA, qPCR, RNASeq etc.), cell culture, microscopy (confocal, and light) and experience in data analysis and image analysis software.

Desired Qualifications

PhD, Immunology, Sex Differences Biology, Molecular Biology. Expertise in any of the following areas: sex hormone biology, hematopoetic stem cells, immunology, epigenetics

Required Application Materials

CV
Brief (one page or less) statement of research and career interests
Contact information for three references

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

For any inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Adam Moeser, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. E-mail: moeserad@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/05/2022

Summary of Physical Demands

Light-moderate physical effort including working at laboratory bench, manual dexterity for performing laboratory experiments and working with laboratory rodents, microscope studies, cell culture, and microscopy 26-75% of the time.

Summary of Health Risks

Works with animals and unfixed animal tissue.

Website

https://cvm.msu.edu/lcs

Department Statement

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LCS) is educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and providing the finest clinical services available.

Our diverse faculty focuses on areas ranging from dairy, food animal, and specialized equine services to intensive research and student training. They work closely with students pursuing DVM degrees, veterinarians in internship and residency programs, and MS and PhD students. Learning to better understand, diagnose, and treat disease takes place in some of the most advanced facilities and laboratories. Faculty and students work together to find new solutions and put them into practice for a better world.

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