USA: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION in Microbiology/ /Immunology/Molecular Biology

A challenging POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available to work in the lab of Dr. Shabaana Khader, Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Microbiology, Washington University, St. Louis.

The candidate will study the role of inducible Bronchus Associated Lymphoid tissue (iBALT) in immunity to tuberculosis (see Slight et al, Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2013; Gopal et al, Mucosal Immunology, 2013). The successful candidate should have a recent Ph.D. in Microbiology/ /Immunology/Molecular Biology (within the past year), peer-reviewed publications, be highly motivated and fluent in English. Prior experience with flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, confocal microscopy, molecular cloning, cell culture, standard microbiological techniques and animal handling skills are required. BSL-3 training is desirable. To apply: Please send curriculum vitae, a brief research statement describing future goals, and the names of three references via e-mail in a single PDF to khader@borcim.wustl.edu.