About the role
Position Information
Job Title
Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care- Postdoctoral Researcher
Department Name
311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care
School/College
School of Medicine
Job Description
Dr. Ranu Surolia is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join her laboratory in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative research program focused on inhalation and systemic toxicant exposure, mechanisms leading to chronic lung disease, adaptive immune responses and airway inflammation, and mouse models of toxicant exposure and immune modulation.
The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to lead independent projects, develop new experimental and computational expertise, publish high-impact manuscripts, present findings at national and international meetings, and prepare for an independent research career. Dr. Surolia’s laboratory provides a supportive and collaborative training environment within UAB’s strong pulmonary research community.
The successful candidate should be highly motivated, scientifically curious, well organized, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in T-cell biology, pulmonary disease, or a related field or a related field. Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: flow cytometry and single-cell transcriptomics. Candidates should have a strong publication record, possess the ability to independently design and execute experiments and have excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PF1061P
Open Date
08/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions for the Position
Interested applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement describing their research interests and career goals, and contact information for two to three references directly to:
Surolia, Ranu, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Email: ranusurolia@uabmc.edu
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