FW: Job opportunity at NIH

[Yewdell, Jon (NIH/NIAID) [E]]

Confocalists Near and Far,  

NIAID is recruiting a staff scientist in the Cellular Biology Section (CBS) of the Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD) in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR).  

Qualifications: Highly motivated, independent, and creative individual with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and 5 years or more of light microscopy experience. Preference will be given to candidates experienced in confocal live cell imaging techniques such as FRET, FRAP, FLIP, FLIM, and microinjection, as well as intravital mutiphoton microscopy. Experience with electron microscopy and/or cryo- and vibratome-based light microscopy is a plus.

The principal scientific goal of the Cellular Biology Section is to extend basic understanding of virus-host interactions at the level of cells and animals. Major research projects include; 1) real-time imaging of virus-host interactions using multiphoton intravital microscopy, 2) understanding generation of MHC class I peptide ligands from endogenous and exogenous viral antigens, and 3) understanding influenza A virus pathogenicity.

The laboratory is well equipped with a number of state-of-the-art, laser-based Leica confocal microscopes and associated equipment, and has access to the outstanding NIAID microscope core facility. For additional information about CBS/LVD/DIR, visit:
www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/aboutlabs/LVD/CellBiologyAndViralImmunologySection

Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. The salary range for a Staff Scientist is $82,961-$166,430. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation etc.) is available.

Application Information: Email curriculum vitae, letter of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to [hidden email].  

Jon

Jonathan W. Yewdell MD PhD
Chief, Cellular Biology Section
Laboratory of Viral Diseases
NIAID, DIR