Postdoctoral Associate

University of Florida

A NIH-funded position in mucosal immunology is currently available to study the mechanisms of protection against pulmonary bacterial infections.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to be involved in basic and translational research using novel live vector vaccines for brucellosis.  Studies will involve the identification of mucosal lymphocytes responsible for memory T cell responses to our vaccines.  Applicants must have a Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D. in immunology, microbiology, or related discipline, and the ability to design experiments relevant to testing and analyzing immunization modalities.  Preferred candidates should have cellular immunology, microbiology, and BSL-3 containment experience. UF houses state-of-the-art core facilities in flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, genomics, and proteomics.  Salary commensurate with level of experience. 

All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For formal applications, interested applicants must provide a letter of application, C.V., and names of three references for job number 507459 should be submitted online at  http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/507459/postdoctoral-associate and sent or emailed to: Dr. David W. Pascual, Department of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, P.O. Box 110880, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 59718. Phone: 352-294-4104; E-mail: pascuald@ufl.edu.   

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.