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Department:

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Administration

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Internal Medicine Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease

Position Title:

Post Doctoral Fellow - Internal Medicine (Genetic, Environmental and Inhalational Disease)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Postdoctoral Fellow in the Zamora Lab within the Division of Genetics, Environmental and Inhalation Disease contributes to research examining how chronic and repeated airway inflammation alters immune responses to respiratory pathogens. The work focuses on mechanisms of mucosal immunity relevant to diseases such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with particular emphasis on epithelial and immune cell interactions, inflammatory memory, and host pathogen dynamics. Research activities involve the use of primary human airway epithelial cultures and in vivo murine models to assess how inflamed airway environments impact infection susceptibility and responses to emerging treatments, including bacteriophage-based therapies, within a collaborative and translational research setting.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).

• Work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments investigating airway inflammation and host-pathogen interactions.
• Work with primary human airway epithelial cultures and immune cells.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets (e.g., molecular, cellular, and/or omics-based data).
• Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific manuscripts.
• Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research information.

Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook, prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables) and publish in peer-reviewed literature.

• Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the information into his/her project design/interpretation.
• Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their PI, faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental design and interpretation of results.
• Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department, understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. or MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, cell biology, or a related field.

• This position requires a formal degree in he cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience: Experience in design and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Experience with sterile technique, airway epithelial models (e.g., ALI cultures), and/or immune cell biology.
• Experience in host-pathogen interactions, respiratory infections, or inflammatory signaling.
• Familiarity with techniques such as flow cytometry, RNA-seq analysis, or advanced imaging.
• Familiarity with bacteriology and/or virology methods.

Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Time management
• Presentation skills
• Attention to detail

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