Postdoctoral Scholar
Date: November 2024
Title: Postdoctoral scholar
Department: Biomedical Engineering
School: School of Medicine
Location: Wolstein Research Building
Supervisor Name and Title: Mei Zhang, Assistant Professor
Contact: mxz128@case.edu 216-368-6744
Dr. Zhang’s laboratory focuses on applying multi-omics analysis (metabolomics, proteomics, and lipidomics) to understand host-microbe interactions and develop immunotherapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases. The research involves system immunology, oncology, and microbiology. Feel free to schedule a call or meeting with Dr. Mei Zhang for more information about this position.
I. RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct research in microbe-immune studies with a focus in multi-omics analysis.
- Work on projects involving multi-omics analysis of fungal cells and skin immunity.
- Utilize gene sequencing, metabolite analysis, and protein isolation and purification under PI’s guidance.
- Present data at departmental seminars and scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and contribute preliminary data for grant proposals.
- Additional managerial experience is an asset and will be looked upon favorably.
II. TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Experience in gene sequencing, metabolite analysis, and protein isolation and purification is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in cell culture, flow cytometry, western blot, and RT-PCR is preferable.
- Experience in bioinformatic analysis is highly desirable.
- Experience with mouse models is highly desirable.
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise laboratory technicians, visiting scholars and student trainees in experimental design and data analysis.
IV. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- A Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, immunology, or a related field is required.
- Prior post-doctoral research experience is preferred.
- Experience in immunology and microbiology is highly desirable.
- A background in microbiology, immunology, or bioinformatics is highly preferred.
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