Postdoctoral Associate Position in Tumor Immunology/Immunotherapy. The Hanks Lab is a basic/translational research lab in the Duke Cancer Institute with an interest in understanding cancer immune evasion and immunotherapy resistance. We are seeking a motivated, hardworking Post-Doctoral Candidate with a background in immunology to guide studies on the role of the tumor-intrinsic NLRP3 inflammasome in immune evasion and its impact on tumor dormancy and immunotherapy resistance. This will be a two-year minimum position. The candidate will be expected to work independently while collaborating with other lab members in a team-oriented work environment. Recent Ph.D. graduates preferred. http://www.thehankslab.com

• PhD Degree with a background in tumor immunology 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with good organizational and analytical abilities 

• Capable of working independently on assigned projects while thriving in a team-oriented environment 

• Interest and experience in working with murine tumor models required 

• Significant experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry and in the design of cell-based assays required 

• Experience in performing and analyzing bulk RNAseq/scRNAseq preferred. 

• Interest and experience in conducting spatial transcriptomic studies preferred. 

• Experience in conducting proximity ligation assays and fluorescence in situ hybridization on tumor tissue specimens preferred. 

• Previous grant writing experience preferred. 

Interested candidates should send their CV and references to Dr. Brent A. Hanks at brent.hanks@duke.edu for consideration. Select candidates will undergo a phone interview and finalists will be interviewed in-person at Duke University.