Postdoctoral Fellow
The Bafor Lab studies and engineers T cell programs in the ovary. We focus on conventional double-negative T cells, tissue tolerance, and ovarian tumors. You will lead a high-impact project that profiles, models, and reprograms T cell states in tissue and translates those insights into therapies.
Responsibilities
Design and execute in vivo and ex vivo studies in mouse models of ovarian function, infertility, and tumor immunity
Lead phenotyping, functional assays, multicolor or high-parameter flow cytometry, and imaging as needed
Perform bulk, single-cell, and spatial transcriptomic analyses with internal or external support
Engineer or modify T cell programs, for example CD8 to DNT conversion, receptor or tether designs, persistence and trafficking tests
Analyze data with rigor, keep clear records, and present findings in lab meeting and at scientific meetings
Write papers, grants, mentor junior trainees, and contribute to shared protocols and code
Required Qualifications
PhD in immunology, reproductive biology, cancer immunology, or related field
Hands-on experience with mouse or rodent models and primary T cell culture
Strong flow cytometry skills and functional assay design
Evidence of productivity, at least one first-author paper
Preferrred Qualifications
Experience with single-cell or spatial RNA-seq, trajectory inference, or ATAC-seq
Experience with T cell engineering or adoptive transfer
Competence in R or Python for analysis and figure generation
Spatial imaging, organoid systems, or ovarian tumor models (or the eagerness to learn)
Mentoring & Development
Regular project reviews once established, monthly career check-ins
Clear authorship plans, paper roadmap, presentation practice, and grant writing coaching
Environment & Resources
UF Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, access to flow cytometry, imaging, RNA-seq pipelines, and animal facilities
Active collaborations in immunology, reproductive biology, and computational analysis
Appointment & Support
Start window: Fall 2025, flexible
Term: initial 1-year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding
Salary and benefits: per UF scale
Selection Process
Start window: Fall 2025, flexible
Term: initial 1-year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding
Salary and benefits: per UF scale
EEO & Inclusion
UF and IDI are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Single PDF to bafor.enitome@ufl.edu with subject: Bafor Lab Application – Postdoc – Your Name
Include: cover letter, CV, statement of interest, contact info for 2 to 3 referees, up to two representative publications