A postdoctoral position is available in the group of Dr. Stefan Muljo to study the role of the endogenous RNA interference machinery (e.g., microRNAs) in the immune system. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Talented individuals with backgrounds in physics, statistics, or computer science are encouraged to apply. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to be a highly motivated, creative, and independent fast learner with a strong work ethic, excellent organizational, writing and communication skills, and critical thinking abilities. Candidates must be able to design and execute experiments.

The work will be carried out at the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland (near Washington, D.C.) at the Laboratory of Immunology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. There will be a stimulating working environment with access to a highly dynamic group of colleagues, state-of-the-art equipment, research core facilities, and excellent funding. The successful candidate will be expected to take a multidisciplinary approach towards systematically understanding how the molecular circuits in mammalian cells are wired — with particular emphasis on the network controlled by the RNAi system.

Qualified candidates should click on the button below, or send their CV, statement of previous, current and future research interests and goals, and name & contact details of at least three referees to Dr. Stefan Muljo c/o Angela Devin via e-mail at devina@niaid.nih.gov or via mail at:

Dr. Stefan Muljo
Laboratory of Immunology, NIAID
National Institutes of Health
9000 Rockville Pike
Building 10, Room 11N254
10 Center Drive – MSC 1892
Bethesda, MD 20892-1892

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