Scholarship: Fully-Funded
Degree: Ph.D.
Nationality: International Students
Location: USA
Application deadlines: Fall 2022 or Spring 2023
Scholarship Description:
The laboratory uses molecular and cellular-based approaches to study the functions of CD1 and MHC class Ib molecules in infectious disease and autoimmune disease. On going projects are focused on investigating the mechanisms responsible for unique phenotype of lipid antigen-specific CD1-restricted T cells in infection and inflammatory conditions, and determining the efficacy of subunit lipid vaccines in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. For more information about our work please see: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/microbiology- immunology/faculty/profile.html?xid=17907
Available Subjects:
Cellular and molecular immunology, including expertise in animal models and flow cytometry;
Eligibility criteria:
Qualifications also include strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to work independently, and commitment to laboratory research. Funding for this position is for two years with opportunity for renewal. Northwestern University also provides health insurance for postdoctoral researchers and their dependents.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, along with contact information of three references, and a cover letter describing research accomplishments and career goals electronically to Dr. Chyung-Ru Wang (email: [email protected]). Dr. Chyung-Ru Wang, Ph.D. Professor Department of Microbiology and Immunology Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL 60611
