# Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatrics @ University of Alabama at Birmingham April 11, 2022 **POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW – Mentor:** **Gregory Friedman, M.D.** **Professor of Pediatrics, Neurosurgery, Surgery** **Director, Developmental Therapeutics Program** **Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders** **Scientist, O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center** **The University of Alabama at Birmingham** **[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/gregory.friedman.1/bibliography/pub…](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/gregory.friedman.1/bibliography/public/)** **Key Areas of Expertise: oncolytic virotherapy, virology, immunology, preclinical tumor models, brain tumor biology, tumor microenvironment** **Funding: NIH, CureSearch, V Foundation, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, Rally Foundation, Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation, National Pediatric Cancer Foundation** **A postdoctoral fellow position is open to study immunovirotherapy with genetically engineered oncolytic herpes simplex viruses. The overarching focus of the laboratory is maximizing this promising therapy to target pediatric brain tumors through approaches designed to favorably alter the tumor microenvironment and sustain an antitumor immune response. Opportunities exist to study mechanisms of therapeutic resistance so that newer viruses, novel combinations, and unique routes of virus delivery may be developed to circumvent resistance mechanisms.** **The selected candidate will be expected to apply a wide variety of specialized & advanced techniques, primarily in cell and molecular biology and general and molecular virology. The successful candidate must be able to handle and work with mice and will be expected to be able to perform surgeries.** **Prior experience in virology and immunology is highly desirable, but most importantly, the position requires a high level of self-motivation. The successful candidate must be innovative and interested in pursuing an independent research effort upon successful completion of the fellowship. Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree required.** **Applicants should submit their CV and the names and contact information of three references to:** **Gregory Friedman, M.D.** **E-mail: ** **Tel: 205-638-9285, Fax: 205-975-1941** **UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.** See also:- [ All Graduate Students ](/audience/all-graduate-students) - [ All Life Sciences PhD Students (HILS-wide, GSAS only) ](/audience/phd-students-gsas) - [ DMS PhD Students Only ](/audience/dms-phd-students) - [ Life Sciences Master's Students (HMS) ](/audience/life-sciences-masters-students-hms) - [ Program Specific ](/audience/program-specific) - [ Clinical Research ](/postdoctoral-fellowships/clinical-research) - [ Job Postings ](/postings/job-postings) - [ Postdoctoral Fellowships ](/postings/postdoctoral-jobs) - [ External Provider ](/provider/external-provider) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)