- Postdoctoral IRTA PositionNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)Rocky Mountain Laboratories, Hamilton, MTSalary commensurate with experience/educationA postdoctoral intramural research training award (IRTA) position is available to study the interactions of Borrelia burgdorferi with its tick vector and mammalian hosts. Projects are available to investigate the host/vector/pathogen interactions, gene regulation, signal transduction, and stress responses of B. burgdorferi. The position is in the NIAID Laboratory of Zoonotic Pathogens, Gene Regulation Section, at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) campus of NIH.RML has undergone an expansion with new biosafety level (BSL)-4, BSL-3, and BSL-2 facilities. The lab has been completely renovated with new BSL-2/BSL-3 animal facilities and excellent support services, including Affimatrix microarray chip processing and reading, genomic analysis, DNA sequencing, and electron microscopy. The laboratory is located in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, with easy access to some of the best hiking, skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, and trout fishing in North America.Trainees will receive a stipend commensurate with their experience, and benefits include health insurance. Successful applicants should be highly motivated and have a recent doctoral degree (obtained within last three years) in biomedical sciences from a U.S. or foreign university. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; for a visiting fellowship, visa requirements apply.
- To apply
- Please send curriculum vitae (CV) and three letters of reference toFrank Gherardini, Ph.D.Rocky Mountain LaboratoriesLaboratory of Zoonotic PathogensNIAID, NIH903 S. 4th StreetHamilton, MT 59840HHS, NIH, and NIAID are proud to be equal opportunity employers.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Categories: Postdoc position Immunology, USA