A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION is available to study cellular and molecular mechanisms of the development of pulmonary emphysema focused on the role of cellular autophagy in pulmonary emphysema and sphingolipid modulation of chronic lung injury. The applicant will join the laboratory of Irina Petrache, M.D., which is one of many highly interactive groups located in the Center for Immunobiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine – www.cimb.medicine.iu.edu. Applicants should have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology and signaling mechanisms.  Experience in mammalian tissue culture and animal models is desired.  U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. The position is NIH funded. Expertise in translational studies is highly desirable. Interested applicants should send a C.V., and names of three references to:

Ms. Shelley Hall, Human Resource Specialist, 1481 W. 10th Street, VA 111P-IU, Rm. C-6021, Indianapolis, IN, 46202 email shhall@iupui.edu  phone: 317-988-3978, fax: 317-988-3976.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Minority women are encouraged to apply.  In addition, it is the University’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.