This is a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar Fellow position on an annual, 12-month appointment with an anticipated start date of September 1^st, 2024. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website. This Postdoctoral Scholar Fellow position will be based in the translational laboratory of Dr. Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD (Professor, Medicine/Dermatology).

Located at the South Lake Union Campus, The Nghiem Lab is a collaborative research environment where research scientists, physicians, graduate students, medical fellows, post-doctoral researchers, and partner laboratories come together to learn more about Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). Research efforts put forth by the lab aim to better understand and optimize the treatment of MCC. This position offers a unique opportunity for a post-doctoral scholar to lead translational research projects and gain experience in human subjects research. We strive to improve cancer patient care by leading Merkel cell carcinoma research and fostering the next generation of compassionate health care and scientific leaders. This vision is driven by our collective core values: Honesty, Balance, Compassion, Impact, Humility, Enthusiasm, Joy and Curiosity.  

Our group uses a combination of classic immunology approaches combined with cutting-edge single-cell sequencing and multidimensional imaging technologies to characterize the T and B cell responses against the oncogenic T-antigens of the Merkel Polyomavirus, the etiologic agent that drives MCC. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to fill a basic science position within a translational science environment. The successful candidate will have experience in multi-color flow cytometry and single-cell sequencing techniques to interrogate the adaptive immune response in MCC patients.

Salary: The base salary range for this position will be: $5,705- $ 6,125 per month ($68,460- $73,500 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Applicants should have relevant laboratory research experience in multicolor flow cytometry, cell sorting, single-cell sequencing, T cell receptor sequencing, basic molecular biology methods (e.g., plasmid cloning, PCR) and cell biology methods (e.g., cell culture, DNA transfection, viral transduction, immunostaining, immunoblotting). Experience with bioinformatics approaches for high-dimensional data analysis of flow cytometry, sequencing, and/or fluorescent staining (multiplex IHC, CODEX) is desired. Applicants should have an MD and/or PhD degree by the start date, strong written and oral scientific communication skills, and a commitment to lab collegiality.

To be considered for this position, application materials must be submitted through Interfolio. Do not send applications directly to laboratory leadership.

Please submit a letter of interest, CV, and names of three references.

Please visit Nghiem Lab for more details on our research.