Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Saavedra lab in the Department of Biology at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The lab is interested in understanding the mechanisms that drive innate immune responses during host-microbe interactions. Our research combines biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and cell biological approaches. For more information check Dr. Saavedra’s profile page: https://cos.northeastern.edu/people/pedro-saavedra

The successful candidate for this role will join a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative research team and will lead research projects aiming to investigate host-microbe interactions. The candidate will also have numerous opportunities for career & professional growth

Key Responsibilities

· Design, execute, analyze and interpret experiments independently

· Present research findings at lab meetings and scientific conferences

· Help mentoring undergraduate and graduate student

Qualifications

· Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, cell biology or related areas

· Experience with in vivo animal models of intestinal diseases and multi-color flow cytometry

· At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

· Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills with strong attention to detail

· Proactive, and able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic, diverse, and growing team

Application Materials

If interested in the position, please provide a CV, contact of three references, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and your future career goals.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.