Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

About the role

The Dr. Zhiheng He Lab in the Department of Immunology and Immune Therapeutics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is looking for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate to join our new, creative, and dynamic research team. The focus of Dr. He’s lab is to study the roles of T lymphocyte during autoimmunity and infection. The job responsibilities include: To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques. To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community. To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities. To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project. To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings. To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes such as Health and Safety guidelines etc. are robustly met by all research team members. To take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program. To contribute to relevant teaching activities within the department. To undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research. Qualifications/Experience Preferred Education: The final candidate must have a PhD or equivalent doctorate. A copy of the doctoral diploma or other certification that indicates that the terminal degree has been completed satisfactorily is required. If the doctoral candidate has not yet obtained a degree, he/she should provide evidence that a thesis has been approved together with a documented indication of the expected date of formal graduation. Preferred Experience: Experience working with murine models and flow cytometry. Preferred Field of Expertise: Publications in peer-reviewed journals in immunology or related field. The annual base salary range for this position is $70,304.04 - $73,480. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Minimum education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous three years Minimum experience: 0-1 year Minimum field of expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.