Research Scientist
University of Nevada, RenoAbout the role
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Job Description
The lab of Dr. Lai Wen (https://www.wenlaboratory.org/research) at the University of Nevada, Reno is looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist for research in vascular immunology. Several exciting projects are available with a focus on vascular inflammation and the engineering of immune cells for tumor immunotherapy. The Wen lab studies immune responses and signaling at molecular, cellular, and whole organism levels. {Wen et al. Blood 2022. 139 (24): 3480–3492; Wen et al., Cells. 2022. Wen et al. Cell Rep. 2022. 39, 110876; Wen et al. Blood. 2021; 137 (1): 29–38; Wen et al. Nat Commun. 2018, 9, 4301; Thunemann M.*, Wen L.*, et al. Circ Res. 2013, 113, 365-371.}
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. by the time of appointment and with relevant research experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in immunological research, gene editing, flow cytometry, single-cell sequencing, high-resolution imaging, mouse surgery, and transgenic mouse models is a plus but not required.
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
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Three references
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