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The American Association of Immunologists

Postdoctoral Scholar: Immunology, Treg Biology, Tumor Immunology

The American Association of Immunologists, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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The Fujita Laboratory at UC San Diego is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate

IL-37–mediated immune regulation , with emphasis on

regulatory T (Treg) cells, dendritic cells, and tumor immunity .

Our laboratory is recognized for foundational discoveries defining

IL-37 as a broad suppressor of innate and adaptive immunity , and we are now uncovering its mechanisms in

human Treg stability, immune tolerance, and tumor immune modulation . These studies open a new chapter in cytokine biology and immunoregulation.

The laboratory recently relocated to UCSD, Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), and is entering a rapid growth phase. This position is ideal for early-career scientists eager to develop a strong publication record and lead mechanistic and translational NIH-, VA-, and foundation-funded projects.

Research Areas

Mechanistic signaling of IL-37 in human regulatory T cells

Treg stability, Foxp3 regulation, and immune tolerance

IL-37 modulation of dendritic cells

IL-37 effects on tumor microenvironment and CD8 T-cell responses

Translational immunology in autoimmunity and cancer

Key Responsibilities

Design and perform immunological and cellular experiments

Flow cytometry analysis and sorting

Gene perturbation (transfection, knockdown/knockout, stable lines)

Data analysis, presentation, manuscripts, and conference abstracts

Collaboration and mentoring of students

Why UCSD / ACTRI

State-of-the-art flow, genomics, and imaging cores

Strong immunology community (BMS, Immunology Program, Moores Cancer Center)

High-level mentorship with emphasis on career development

Compensation Salary follows UCSD postdoctoral guidelines: https://postdoc.ucsd.edu/postdocs/appointment-guidelines.html

Application Send a CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to: Dr. Mayumi Fujita Email: m1fujita@health.ucsd.edu

Qualifications

PhD in Immunology or closely related field

Strong background in

T-cell biology

Experience with flow cytometry, human immune cells, or mouse models

Excellent communication skills and scientific rigor

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