Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

The Gadani Lab is a new translational neuroimmunology group interested in mechanisms underlying progressive multiple sclerosis, glial cell reactivity, and regulatory T cell biology. Our work spans mouse models of CNS autoimmunity, single-cell and spatial genomics, multiplex tissue imaging, and analysis of human patient samples, with the goal of moving findings from mechanism to clinical application. The lab is located within the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (PIND) and embedded within the larger Pitt neuroscience and immunology communities.

About the Position

We are seeking a postdoc to lead research on Treg–glia interactions in the nervous system. This is a funded postdoctoral position to lead a hypothesis-driven project at the intersection of CNS immunology, glial biology, and translational MS research. The postdoc will take ownership of a primary line of investigation, including data interpretation, hypothesis refinement, and experimental design/planning with the aim of publishing an impactful first author manuscript. Postdocs will join a vibrant neuroscience and neuroimmunology community and have opportunities to develop collaborations. We are committed to training the next generation of independent investigators. Postdocs in the lab will be mentored toward strong first-author publications, F32 and K99 applications, and successful transitions to faculty or industry positions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead a primary research project, including experiment design and planning, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation.

• Apply and develop techniques relevant to your project, including flow cytometry of CNS populations, single-cell RNA sequencing, multiplex immunohistochemistry, EAE and other relevant animal models, and primary cell culture

• Present findings at major meetings

• Develop and submit individual fellowship applications with hands-on grantsmanship mentoring from the PI

• Help mentor students and share in the day-to-day intellectual and operational functions of the lab, including stewardship of the mouse colony, promotion of safe lab practices, and contributing to lab meetings / journal clubs

Qualifications

• PhD, MD/PhD, or MD with substantial research experience in immunology, neuroscience, cell biology, or a related field. Both recent graduates and candidates pursuing a second postdoc are encouraged to apply

• A track record of productivity commensurate with career stage, typically including one or more first-author publications or preprints

• Demonstrated technical experience in mouse models of CNS or autoimmune disease is preferred, and hands-on experience with flow cytometry, single-cell or spatial transcriptomics, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy would be beneficial

• Scientific curiosity and the discipline to follow projects through to publication.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

• Competitive postdoctoral salary and full benefits

• A well-resourced environment with access to Pitt and UPMC core facilities for flow cytometry, imaging, sequencing, and biostatistics

• Regular collaboration with practicing MS neurologists and access to human patient samples for the translational arms of the work

• Active mentoring in research, grant writing, manuscript preparation, public speaking, and career development for roles in academia or industry

• A collaborative neuroscience ecosystem across Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, in a city with a low cost of living and high quality of life

• Visa sponsorship available for qualified international candidates

When applying, please use requisition #26004589 at this link: Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pit | University of Pittsburgh

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