JOB SPECIFIC SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Title: Immunology Postdoctoral Position
Location: Boston MA
Employer: Brigham and Womens Hospital Harvard Medical School
Summary: Postdoctoral position available immediately to study the inflammatory host responses focusing on the role of microbiota and macrophage migration inhibitory factor in regulating the innate immunity to ocular pathogens. The postdoctoral candidate should have a good background in immunology or microbiology and interest in applying system biology approaches to study complex diseases such as microbiota driven innate immune regulaiton. With access to stateoftheart genomic and proteomic technologies the fellow will identify and characterize novel pathways that regulate host inflammatory responses and determine their functional importance. The emphasis for this postdoctoral project will be to generate highquality publications as well as impact on therapeutic approaches to infectious diseases.
Brigham and Womens Hospital invites highly motivated applicants for a Postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Gadjeva to study the inflammatory host responses to bacterial pathogens.
Recent graduates with a strong background in immunology or microbiology training in immunological and molecular biological techniques and experience in handling mice are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in protein purification. Candidates should have sufficient background to utilize system biology approaches in their research. PhD should be awarded in 2009 or later but not earlier. Evidence of productivity with publications in significant journals is required.
Please email curriculum vitae a letter of application research statement and a list of references to:
Mihaela Gadjeva at
BWH HMS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Postdoctoral position available immediately to study the inflammatory host responses focusing on the role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in regulating the innate immunity to pathogens. The postdoctoral candidate should have a good background in immunology and interest in applying system biology approaches to study complex diseases. With access to stateoftheart genomic and proteomic technologies the fellow will identify and characterize novel pathways that regulate host inflammatory responses and determine their functional importance. The emphasis for this postdoctoral project will be to generate highquality publications as well as impact on therapeutic approaches to infectious diseases.
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator the Doctoral Fellow will work in laboratory dedicated to principal investigator and will receive training necessary to complete a research study supported by NIH professional development and mentorship. The individual may be eligible for a HMS Medical School appointment as a Visiting Research Fellow with a 1 year term maximum 2 year limit; however he/she need not hold any BWH Professional Staff appointment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the PI the Fellow develops executes research methodologies within the parameters of experimental protocols and research objectives and analyzes results.
- Contributes to the publication or preparation of scientific literature reports journals and presentations.
- Investigates creates and develops new methods and technologies for research advancement.
Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Strong research design and analytical skills.
Strong database statistical skills.
Indepth knowledge of field of research.
Excellent time management/organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Recent graduates with a strong background in immunology or microbiology training in immunological and molecular biological techniques and experience in handling mice are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in protein purification. Candidates should have sufficient background to utilize system biology approaches in their research. PhD should be awarded in 2009 or later but not earlier. Evidence of productivity with publications in significant journals is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Laboratory or office setting.