Skip to Main Content

Postdoctoral Appointee - Immunologist

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu 

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Submit an application through this IU Jobs portal and include a cover letter indicating your research interests and your curriculum vitae.

Posting Details

Position Details

Title Postdoctoral Appointee - Immunologist
Specific Title
Appointment Type Postdoctoral Fellow
Department IUSM - Microbiology & Immunology
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Snell at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. The laboratory focuses on the immunology of chronic viral infections, with a particular interest in the molecular and cellular dysfunction of T cell responses. Potential projects involve the study of CD4 T cell exhaustion and re-invigoration by immunotherapy (see Snell et al. Nat Immunol. 2021), determining the mechanisms by which CD4 T cells enhance immunity and accelerate clearance of chronic infection (see Snell et al. Cell Reports 2016), and elucidating how the immunosuppressive environment generated by chronic viral infection alters subsequent immunity to secondary infections and vaccines (see Snell et al. Immunity 2018).
The candidate will work directly under the mentorship of Dr. Laura Snell. Techniques and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Using BSL-2 murine models to study chronic viral infection and secondary infections/vaccinations
  • Multicolor/spectral flow cytometry
  • Cell sorting and adoptive transfer studies
  • Cellular immunology techniques and cell culture
  • ELISAs
  • scRNA-seq
  • Maintaining accurate and organized records of experiments and results
  • Presenting findings at internal and national and international meetings
  • Preparing manuscripts and fellowship applications
  • Helping train new grad students / lab members


As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Basic Qualifications
1) The candidate must have a recent PhD in immunology, virology, cell biology or a related field with at least 1 first author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
2) Proficiency in cellular biology and multicolor flow cytometry is required.
3) Experience with mouse handling is preferred.
Department Contact for Questions
Please direct any questions you may have to Dr. Snell. (lausnell@iu.edu)
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions
Submit an application through this IU Jobs portal and include a cover letter indicating your research interests and your curriculum vitae.
Priority Application Review Deadline
Expected Start Date
OAA # IUSM-01696-2023

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
    • Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
    • Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
    • Personal Contact: School of Medicine recruiter
    • Personal Contact: IUHP Physician Recruiter
    • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
    • Announcement: Other Website
  2. * Are you a dual career partner (your partner or spouse is already being recruited)?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
Optional Documents