Sunday, August 05, 2012

PostDoctoral fellowship at Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases, NCAID, NIH


IMMUNOPATHOGENESIS OF INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS
National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
The Fungal Pathogenesis Unit (FPU) within the Laboratory of Clinical Infectious Diseases (LCID) at the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) is recruiting a scientist at the level of postdoctoral research fellow to join our laboratory research program in fungal immunology. The FPU conducts laboratory research studies on the innate immune response against Candida in the mouse model of invasive infection using gene knockout mice. The project centers on the role of myeloid cells in the induction of protective versus pathogenic innate antifungal responses in invasive candidiasis.
Requirements:
Interested candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree and less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Preference will be given to candidates with strong experience in immunology, flow cytometry, molecular biology, confocal microscopy and skills in animal studies who are highly motivated and collaborative with excellent writing and communication skills. Appointment duration is for up to 5 years, renewed on a yearly basis, depending on performance and availability of funds. Stipend is based on education and experience.
To Apply:
Applicants should send CV, a personal statement describing research accomplishments and plans, and three letters of reference to:
Michail Lionakis, MD, ScD
9000 Rockville Pike, Building 10, Room 11C102
Bethesda, MD 20892
E-mail: lionakism@mail.nih.gov
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