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Position Description
To dissect the tumor microenvironment of pancreatic cancer, study the cancer-specific class II HLA-restricted peptidome, understand how antigen-specific CD4+ T cells regulates antigen-specific CD8+ T cells, and track tumor antigen-specific T cells in the tumor microenvironment of pancreatic cancer.
The key responsibilities of the position:
- Mouse surgery
- Tissue culture
- Immunology assays: ELISPOT, HLA-restricted peptidome identification, flow cytometry, TCR clonality analysis
- Basic computer skills, preparing manuscript and general lab organization
Position Requirements
- M.D. or Ph.D.
- Skills with mouse surgery, immunology assays, immune-affinity purification, mass spectrometry analysis, single cell RNA sequencing and TCR sequencing
- Strong work ethic and critical thinking
- Open-minded, creative, enthusiastic personality and good collaboration skills
How to Apply
Applicants should send a CV, cover letter and the contact information of two references to: zhengl@uthscsa.edu
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