Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Postdoctoral Intramural Research Fellowship Position

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Neuroimmunology Unit of the Laboratory of Persistent Viral Diseases in the Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, located at Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, MT. The unit uses both in vivo and in vitro models to examine the roles of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) in the activation of glial cells and the induction of innate immune responses in the brain, as well as measuring the impact of these responses on neuronal survival. The laboratory also addresses these questions using mouse models of central nervous system (CNS) virus infections to examine the specific components of the innate immune response that influence viral pathogenesis in the CNS.

RML offers state-of-the-art facilities for genomics, proteomics, DNA microarray, and biological imaging in a recently renovated laboratory. The laboratory is located in the scenic Bitterroot Valley of western Montana, with easy access to some of the finest outdoor recreational opportunities in North America. In 2009, RML was ranked 8th in the The Scientist magazine’s survey of the Best Places to Work for postdoctoral research fellows.
Starting stipends range from $43,100 to $49,100 per year, depending on experience, and health benefits are provided. Preference will be given to those candidates with experience and a background in molecular pathogenesis and animal models of infection.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. Please send curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to the following contact:
Karin E. Peterson, Ph.D.
Chief, Neuroimmunology Unit
Laboratory of Persistent Viral Diseases
Rocky Mountain Laboratories, NIAID
903 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT 59840
E-mail: petersonka@niaid.nih.gov

For more information about NIAID and its available career opportunities, visit
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/careers/phpd.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the world-renowned National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. NIAID is a world leader in innovative research and scientific discovery in areas such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and other tropical diseases, tuberculosis, seasonal and pandemic influenza, and immune-mediated diseases.

A talented, motivated, and diverse workforce is NIAID’s greatest asset. We are always seeking qualified candidates to help us improve global health in the 21st century. Join NIAID and you will have the opportunity to work with highly trained staff who seek new and improved ways to understand abnormalities of the immune system, develop novel treatments, and discover preventive approaches for a variety of diseases.