Positions are available immediately to study the mechanisms that control memory lymphocyte response and lifespan. Current studies include: 1) chromatin states in regulating differential gene expression and function of memory T cells, and 2) role of homeostatic cytokine in regulation of memory T cell lifespan.

Experience in molecular biology and cellular immunology is required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and less than five years of postdoctoral experience. To apply, click on the button below. For more information, contact:

Laboratory of Immunology
National Institute on Aging
5600 Nathan Shock Drive, Box 21
Baltimore, MD 21224
Voice: (410) 558-8341
Fax: (410) 558-8284
E-mail: wengn@mail.nih.gov


The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

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NIA’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research, and specifically, to:

• Support and conduct high-quality research on:
  • Aging processes
  • Age-related diseases
  • Special problems and needs of the aged
• Train and develop highly skilled research scientists from all population groups
• Develop and maintain state-of-the-art resources to accelerate research progress
• Disseminate information and communicate with the public and interested groups on health and research advances and on new directions for research.