News announcement

Postdoctoral fellow position available in the Buchwald Lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Dr. Zachary Buchwald is seeking a highly motivated graduate interested in obtaining postdoctoral training in basic/translational research immunology. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in project(s) involved in understanding how radiation enhances the anti-tumor CD8 T-cell immune response, how to modulate immune-toxicity from checkpoint blockade and radiation, and using radiation in non-malignant inflammatory disease. 

Dr. Buchwald is a new PI and physician-scientist with a strong publication track record and many projects that are likely to yield high impact publications. Dr. Buchwald is strongly committed to the career development of trainees and is interested in recruiting a motivated postdoc excited to join a new laboratory.

Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD degree. Competitive applicants will have experience in tumor immunology, and/or viral immunology and first author publications in well-regarded scientific journals. Previous experience, with mice, flow cytometry, immunology knowledge would be a plus.

Emory University School of Medicine and The Winship Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center, provides an outstanding scientific environment for postdoctoral training. The Department of Radiation Oncology is currently ranked #5 in NIHfunding among all radiation oncology departments nationally. Atlanta, GA offers arguably the highest quality living of any major US city with every big city amenity yet with affordability, culture and diversity, and warm weather. 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter providing a compelling reason for interest in the position, a CV, and reference contact information to:

Zachary Buchwald, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Division of Cancer Biology

Department of Radiation Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

zbuchwa@emory.edu

Applicants MUST also apply formally to Emory University, Human Resources via https://faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/51591/job