Coordinate with external partners and institutions to translate findings from murine models and advanced analytic techniques to human clinical trials, ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical standards.

Principal Investigator: Laura Bukavina MD, MPH

Lerner Research Institute Department: Center for Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology

Lab Research Topics:

• Microbiome
• Immunology
• Oncology
• Metabolomics
• Fecal microbiota transplant
• For more information about the lab’s research, please contact Dr. Bukavina at [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Independent project design with the goal of data generation, analysis, interpretation and manuscript preparation
• Independently design projects aimed at data generation, analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
• Perform collaborative translational projects, particularly those involving FMT/UMT.
• Integrating multi-omics approaches, flow cytometry data, and histological findings

Education:

• PhD or MD/PhD required
• MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD

Languages:

• English Proficiency proof required for candidates arriving on J-1, J-2, or F1 + OPT visa status

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in a research or academic setting. Graduate student experience meets this requirement.
• Scientific writing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• PPE per institutional requirements; may vary by laboratory

Preferred Application Materials:

• CV
• References
• Research statement
• All application materials should be submitted directly via email to Laura Bukavina at [email protected].

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