Job Board > Postdoctoral Fellow, Nutritional Control of Anti-Tumor Immunity - Van Andel Institute
This postdoctoral position is available immediately for a motivated PhD who has graduated within the past 2 years and meets the qualifications and description outlined below. This NIH-funded position focuses on deciphering how metabolic conditions in the tumor microenvironment, triggered by experimental diets (i.e., caloric restriction, intermittent fasting), influence anti-tumor T cell function. The candidate will work with Dr. Jones and his research team to identify areas of interest and expertise that will facilitate the highest level of contribution to reach overall project objectives.
A Ph.D. degree and 5 or more years of experience, focusing on immunology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, cancer biology, or a related field.
A self-driven and hard-working individual who has a strong curiosity about basic science and its clinical application.
A collegial team member with the ability to interact effectively and cordially with colleagues.
An organized scientist who pays attention to detail and values research integrity.
Experience with mammalian tissue culture and/or animal work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with manuscript writing and figure design
Along with the competitive salary, our Postdoctoral Fellows are eligible for VAI benefits, including:
401 K retirement savings plans with employee/employer contributions
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care
Paid vacation, holidays, personal days
Relocation Assistance
Salary: 71,000 USD
The laboratory of Dr. Russell Jones at the Van Andel Institute (VAI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join his research team. The R. Jones lab aims to understand the molecular mechanisms by which diet influences anti-tumor functions of the immune system, with a focus on how nutrients reprogram immune cell function via epigenetic regulation.
Dr. Jones’ research focuses on immunometabolism and cancer metabolism, with the specific goal of understanding how metabolic pathways can be manipulated to enhance protective immunity to against cancer. The position offers an exciting opportunity to develop new methods (i.e., animal models and mass spectrometry-based metabolomics) to study metabolic and epigenetic programming of T cells and how this impacts their ability to fight tumors.
