Contact & Opportunities

Join our research team or collaborate with us on cancer immunotherapy research

Contact Information

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Principal Investigator

Dr. Xiaoxiao Ma

Email: xma2@uab.edu
Phone: 205-934-5948

Office Hours

By appointment - please email to schedule

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Lab Location

Department of Genetics
School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 35233

Mailing Address

1918 University Blvd
MCLM 624
Birmingham, AL 35233

Research Opportunities

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Graduate Student Rotations

We welcome rotation students from various UAB graduate programs including Genetics, Genomics & Bioinformatics (GGB), Cancer Biology, Immunology, and related fields.

How to Apply for Rotations

  1. Email Dr. Ma with your CV and a brief statement of interest
  2. Mention your current program and expected rotation timeline
  3. We'll schedule a meeting to discuss projects and expectations
Apply for Rotation
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions

We are actively seeking motivated postdoctoral fellows to join our team and lead independent research projects in cancer immunotherapy.

Ideal Candidates

  • Education: Ph.D. in immunology, cancer biology, computational biology, genetics, or related field
  • Experience: Background in cancer research, immunotherapy, genomics, with 0-3 year postdoc training experience
  • Skills: Strong experimental analytical and communication skills, publication record, ability to work independently
  • Interests: Passion for translational research with clinical applications
  • Mentorship: Willingness to mentor graduate students and contribute to lab culture

Research Opportunities

  • Lead neoantigen discovery and TCR engineering projects
  • Develop novel immunotherapy combination strategies
  • Analyze large-scale genomic and immunologic datasets
  • Collaborate with clinical teams on translational studies
  • Pursue independent funding opportunities (K99/R00, individual fellowships)

Application Requirements

Please send the following materials to xma2@uab.edu:

  • Current CV including publications and conference presentations
  • Cover letter describing research interests and career goals (1-2 pages)
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Representative publication (PDF) or thesis chapter
Apply Now
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities

We occasionally have opportunities for motivated undergraduate students and master students to gain hands-on research experience in cancer immunotherapy.

What We Offer

  • Mentorship from graduate students and postdocs
  • Hands-on laboratory experience
  • Exposure to cutting-edge research techniques
  • Opportunity to contribute to publications
  • Career guidance and recommendation letters
Inquire About Opportunities

Quick Inquiry

For general questions or to schedule a meeting, feel free to reach out:

📧 Email

xma2@uab.edu

Best for: All inquiries and applications

📞 Phone

205-934-5948

Best for: Urgent matters, current lab members

🏢 Office Visit

Lab Address: MCLM624
Office Address: MCLM633

By appointment only

Important Links

UAB Department of Genetics

Graduate programs and departmental information

O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer research and clinical programs at UAB

UAB Graduate School

Graduate program applications and requirements

Genetics Graduate Programs

GGB program details and application information
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