Cell and Molecular Biology of Leishmania

A Postdoctoral Fellowship is available in Cell Biology for an individual with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology. The successful candidate will join an active group studying the cell biology of Leishmania and related trypanosomatid parasites (a group of parasitic protozoa causing human disease). Ongoing project areas include: 1) characterization of secretory and surface membrane enzymes critical to parasite growth, development, and survival; 2) molecular dissection of genes encoding and regulating such proteins; 3) developmental expression and cellular targeting of such proteins; and 4) functional characterization of components of both the endo- and exocytic pathways in these organisms. Visit our Web site, http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/labs/aboutlabs/lpd/cellBiologySection/dwyer.htm, and check PubMed for our latest publications.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to have impact in a rapidly developing area highly relevant to human disease. No prior experience in parasite research is necessary.

NOTE: Fellowships available only to those with less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply, please click on the button below, or send curriculum vitae, list of publications, and names of 3 references to:

Dr. Dennis M. Dwyer
Head, Cell Biology Section
Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases
Building 4, Room 126
National Institute of Allergy
and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892-0425
Telephone: (301) 496-5969
Fax: (301) 402-0079
E-Mail: DDwyer@niaid.nih.gov


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