The faculty mentor for this position will be Dr. Ae-Kyung Yi. One postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. We are looking for a highly motivated, recently graduated Ph.D. with expertise in cellular and molecular immunology or related area to study the relationship(s) between host innate immunity and the pathogenesis of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. Currently, the focus of the lab is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of a pattern recognition receptor (especially TLRand IL-1R family receptors) signaling pathway and the role of a signaling modulator in a pattern recognition receptor signaling in the pathogenesis of chronic autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis and SLE, and in acute and chronic inflammatory disorders, including sepsis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. with a strong background in biological sciences (biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, pathology, and physiology).
2. Research experience in areas useful to studies of cell signal transduction, innate immune response, inflammation, bacterial pathogenesis, and autoimmune disease.
3. Basic understanding of and experience with ELISA assays, Western blot analysis, protein-protein interactions, in vitro kinase assays, cell proliferation assays, cytotoxicity assays, PCR, gene cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, gel electrophoresis, Southern blots, Northern blots and RNA isolation, siRNA, CRISPR, in-situ hybridization, gene chip analysis, CHIP assays, cellular transfection, tissue culture, FACS, confocal microscopy, viral gene delivery system, and database searches
4. Ability to work with rodents.
5. Ability to learn and develop new techniques, whenever necessary.
6. Good communication and writing skills.
7. Send curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Ae-Kyung Yi, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Biochemistry, UTHSC. E-mail:ayi@uthsc.edu or apply on-line

Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and based on the prevailing wage for postdoctoral research trainees set by the U.S. Department of Labor. The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.

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