美国新墨西哥大学传染病疫苗研究与宿主病原体相互作用研究博士后职位招聘

　　招聘简介:

　　传染病疫苗研究和宿主-病原体相互作用的博士后职位

　　·新墨西哥大学

　　·地点：新墨西哥州阿尔伯克基

　　·工作编号：7056527

　　·发布日期：2019年3月19日

　　·申请截止日期：2019年4月21日

　　职位描述

　　传染病疫苗研究和宿主-病原体相互作用的博士后职位

　　美国国立卫生研究院资助的新博士后职位可在新墨西哥大学药学学院药物科学系副教授Pamela Hall的实验室获得。霍尔实验室位于新墨西哥州阿尔伯克基市新墨西哥大学健康科学中心校园的多学科研究设施内。

　　研究：我们研究宿主对金黄色葡萄球菌感染的天然防御和抑制毒力的疫苗干预。候选人将结合免疫学、分子生物学和微生物学方法，评估基于病毒样颗粒（VLP）的疫苗策略控制金黄色葡萄球菌毒力因子生产的临床前潜力（Daly等人，2017年，科学报告，doi:10.1038/s41598-017-00753-0）。NIAID/NIH的R01目前支持这项工作。除了评估金黄色葡萄球菌感染的多种模型（包括免疫功能降低模型）的疫苗功效外，候选人还将设计和生产新型的基于VLP的疫苗。职责包括独立研究、交流研究结果、参加当地期刊社和进行中的工作报告。

　　英文原文：

　　Post-Doctoral Position in Infectious Disease Vaccine Research and Host-Pathogen Interaction

　　·         University of New Mexico

　　·         Location: Albuquerque, NM

　　·         Job Number: 7056527

　　·         Posting Date: Mar 19, 2019

　　·         Application Deadline: Apr 21, 2019

　　Job Description

　　Post-Doctoral Position in Infectious Disease Vaccine Research and Host-Pathogen Interaction

　　A new NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Pamela Hall, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. The Hall laboratory is located in the Multidisciplinary Research Facility on the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center campus in Albuquerque, NM.

　　Research: We study host innate defense against Staphylococcus aureus infection and vaccine interventions to inhibit virulence. The candidate will combine immunology, molecular biology, and microbiological approaches to evaluate the preclinical potential of a virus-like particle (VLP) based vaccine strategy to control production of S. aureus virulence factors (Daly et al, 2017, Scientific Reports, doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-00753-0). This work is currently supported by an R01 from NIAID/NIH. In addition to evaluating vaccine efficacy in multiple models of S. aureus infection, including models of reduced immune function, the candidate will design and produce novel VLP-based vaccines. Responsibilities include independent research, communication of research results, and participation in local journal clubs and Works-in-Progress presentations.

　　Qualifications: At a minimum, the successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field with a record of peer-reviewed publications. The ideal applicant should have extensive experience in molecular cloning, protein expression and purification (FPLC), and mouse models of disease. Candidates with experience in in vivo imaging and vaccine research will be given preference. Experience in immunology, especially complex flow cytometry studies, is a plus. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated with demonstrated ability to carry out independent research.

　　Instructions: Applications should include a cover letter describing the goals of the candidate for postdoctoral training, curriculum vitae, including a list of peer-reviewed publications, a brief description of current/prior research activities, and the contact information for three references. Interested applicants should submit materials to Dr. Pamela Hall by email at phall@salud.unm.edu. For best consideration, please apply on or before May 1, 2019. Proof of Authorization to Work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

　　UNM's confidentiality policy ("Recruitment and Hiring," Policy #3210), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3210.html. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.