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🧬 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases | University of Pittsburgh
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Laboratory: Sawalha Lab
📍 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 🇺🇸
💼 Position Available: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
🔬 Research Areas: Autoimmunity | Inflammatory Diseases | Functional Genomics | Epigenomics | Single-Cell Biology | Immunology | Bioinformatics
The Sawalha Lab at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using advanced genomic, epigenomic, and single-cell approaches.
The position offers opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary research in functional genomics, epigenomics, cellular immunology, and molecular biology, with a focus on understanding disease mechanisms and identifying potential therapeutic targets.
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Autoimmune & Inflammatory Disease Research
The successful candidate will investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, with research involving conditions such as:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Behçet’s disease
- Takayasu arteritis
- Other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders
The research will combine genomic, epigenomic, and cellular immunology approaches to understand disease-driving mechanisms.
🧬 Functional Genomics & Epigenomics
The project will involve functional genomics and epigenomic studies designed to identify molecular pathways contributing to autoimmune disease.
Research activities may include:
- Genomic profiling
- Epigenomic analysis
- Functional genomics
- Gene regulation studies
- Disease-associated molecular pathway analysis
- Identification of potential therapeutic targets
🧪 Single-Cell & Cellular Immunology
The candidate will have opportunities to apply advanced technologies to investigate immune-cell populations and disease mechanisms.
Key approaches include:
- Single-cell sequencing
- Single-cell transcriptomics
- Flow cytometry
- Cellular immunology
- Cell culture
- CRISPR-based gene editing
These approaches will be used to investigate immune-cell states, molecular pathways, and functional consequences of genetic and epigenetic changes.
💻 Bioinformatics & Data Analysis
The research program integrates computational approaches with experimental biology.
Candidates with experience in:
- Bioinformatics
- Genomic data analysis
- Single-cell data analysis
- Transcriptomics
- Epigenomic data analysis
- Large-scale biological datasets
will be well suited to the interdisciplinary nature of the research.
🎯 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should have:
- A PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, or a closely related discipline.
- PhD completion within approximately 1–2 years of the application.
- A strong interest in autoimmune and inflammatory disease research.
- Experience in molecular and/or cellular biology.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong scientific communication and research skills.
⭐ Desirable Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following areas will be considered an advantage:
- Functional genomics
- Epigenomics
- Bioinformatics
- Single-cell sequencing
- Single-cell data analysis
- Flow cytometry
- CRISPR-based gene editing
- Cellular immunology
- Molecular biology
- Transcriptomics
- Genomic data analysis
Candidates with a strong publication record, demonstrated scientific creativity, and commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Research experience in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
- Exposure to advanced genomics and epigenomics technologies.
- Training in single-cell approaches and cellular immunology.
- Experience with flow cytometry and CRISPR-based gene editing.
- Opportunities to integrate computational and experimental approaches.
- Experience studying clinically relevant autoimmune diseases.
- Development of interdisciplinary research skills.
- Opportunity to contribute to studies aimed at identifying disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets.
💼 Position Details
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Laboratory: Sawalha Lab
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 🇺🇸
Research Focus: Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases
Research Areas: Functional Genomics | Epigenomics | Cellular Immunology | Molecular Biology
Disease Focus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | Behçet’s Disease | Takayasu Arteritis
Key Technologies: Single-Cell Sequencing | Flow Cytometry | CRISPR Gene Editing | Bioinformatics
Start Date: ASAP
PhD Requirement: PhD obtained within approximately 1–2 years of application
🧪 Research Focus
The Sawalha Lab research program focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms driving autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
The broader research areas include:
- Autoimmune disease
- Inflammatory disease
- Functional genomics
- Epigenomics
- Cellular immunology
- Molecular biology
- Single-cell biology
- Genomics
- Disease-associated gene regulation
- Therapeutic target discovery
Specific disease areas highlighted for the research include:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Behçet’s disease
- Takayasu arteritis
🏛️ Research Environment
The position is based at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The research environment brings together experimental and computational approaches to investigate autoimmune and inflammatory disease mechanisms, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary work spanning:
- Molecular biology
- Immunology
- Genomics
- Epigenomics
- Bioinformatics
- Single-cell biology
📄 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV/Resume to:
📧 Application Email: asawalha@pitt.edu
Applicants should highlight their relevant research experience, technical expertise, and scientific background in their CV.
📌 Job Details
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Laboratory: Sawalha Lab
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA 🇺🇸
Research Area: Autoimmune & Inflammatory Diseases
Research Focus: Functional Genomics | Epigenomics | Cellular Immunology
Disease Areas: Lupus | Behçet’s Disease | Takayasu Arteritis
Key Techniques: Single-Cell Sequencing | Flow Cytometry | CRISPR Gene Editing | Bioinformatics
Qualification: PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, or Related Field
PhD Requirement: Within Approximately 1–2 Years of PhD Completion
Desirable Skills: Functional Genomics | Epigenomics | Single-Cell Analysis | Bioinformatics | Flow Cytometry | CRISPR
Start Date: ASAP
Application Documents: CV / Resume
Application Mode: Email
Application Email: asawalha@pitt.edu
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