Saturday, April 6, 2013

NIH-funded Postdoc position in Immunology at Cedars-Sinai

Expand the horizons of medical knowledge.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the most dynamic and highly renowned medical centers in the world and is the largest academic medical center in the western United States. The Burns and Allen Research Institute has one of the largest state-of-the-art clinical and translational research facilities of any private hospital in the nation. As a major community medical center and tertiary referral center, Cedars-Sinai offers an environment of unparalleled opportunity for translational studies. If you are committed to working at the leading edge of medical discovery, we invite you to join our world-class research organization.
Innate Immunity and Host-Pathogen Interaction - A postdoctoral position is available at the Infectious and Immunological Diseases Research Center (IIDRC) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Pediatrics/Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology.
Candidate must be a permanent U.S. Resident.
This is an NIH-funded position to investigate Innate Immunity and Host Pathogen interaction, inflammation and mucosal immunity. We investigate the role of Toll-Like Receptors, NLRs, NLRP3/IL1, IL17 pathways, apoptosis, autophagy and the microbiome in various mouse models of heart, lung inflammation including asthma and vasculitis models.
The position is for three years and offers a competitive salary based on the candidate’s qualifications.
To apply: Please submit your curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research experience, and goals, and names of three references with contact information to Moshe Arditi, M.D. - moshe.arditi@cshs.org.
Qualifications/Requirements/Preferences: Education Certifications/Licensure Experience
Experience: Independently worked on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization. Acquired thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during doctoral or postdoctoral appointment. Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures in mouse models including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.
Educational Requirements: Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in cellular molecular biology or immunology with a strong background and experience in innate immunity mucosal immunology and mouse models.
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.