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Applications are invited for a
postdoctoral position in the Host-Pathogen Interaction Laboratory at the
Institute of Immunology, National University of Ireland Maynooth (NUIM).
The position is funded for 3 years by the Irish Health Research Board (HRB)
and available from October 2011. The project aims to identify factors that
contribute to the higher female prevalence of certain autoimmune disorders,
such as systemic lupus erythematosus. To this end, the successful candidate
will investigate the expression of selected X-linked genes and their effects
on signal transduction pathways leading to type I interferon induction.
Candidates must have a PhD in the biological sciences, ideally in the area of
Immunology and/or Signal Transduction. In addition, experience with molecular
cloning techniques, real-time PCR, lentiviral gene transfer and flow cytometry
is required for this project. Experience with dendritic cell biology and an
interest in bioinformatics would be additional assets. We are looking to
recruit a highly motivated individual with good organisational and
communication skills, who is able and willing to become a major player in a
newly established research group.
The Institute of Immunology at NUI Maynooth is one of the leading centres for
Immunology research in Ireland and is located only 30km outside of Dublin with
good transport links.
Application Procedure: e-mail cover letter, CV and contact details for 2
referees to Martina.Schroeder@nuim.ie by the 15th of August.
Further information can be obtained at
http://biology.nuim.ie/staff/msimmunolglob.shtml or by emailing Dr. Martina
Schröder (martina.schroeder@nuim.ie).
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