A postdoctoral position is available to study the structure and function of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and other receptors of the innate immune system. Projects will deal with receptor-ligand interactions, intracellular localization of receptors, dendritic cell activation and adjuvant development.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D., and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Hands-on experience in molecular immunology, cell biology, and protein structure will be helpful. Holders of H-1b visas are not eligible.

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Experimental Immunology Branch, NCI
Building 10, Room 4B16
10 Center Drive MSC 1360
Bethesda, MD 20892-1360
Voice: (301) 496-3109
Fax: (301) 496-0887
Lab home page: http://ccr.cancer.gov/staff/staff.asp?profileid=5656

This position is subject to a background investigation.


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