Job
Postdoctoral Fellowship Position at NIH
Organization
National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The NIAID Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV) has an open position for a postdoctoral fellow in the Molecular Pathogenesis and Biomarkers Section (MPBS). The lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study malaria pathogenesis, severe malaria, and circulating 20S proteasomes on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
About the position
LMIV aims to study the research relevant to malaria immunology and vaccine development, pursue novel vaccine concepts, produce prototype malaria vaccines, and conduct early-phase clinical trials of promising vaccine candidates. MPBS endeavors to understand malaria pathogenesis in pregnant women and young children. The lab applies quantitative proteomics tools to identify factors associated with the development of severe malarial anemia in young children. Using this approach, the lab identifies multiple factors in plasma samples collected from malaria-infected children, including increased levels and activity of circulating 20S proteasomes.
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What you'll need to apply
Please submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Bibliography
- Cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests
- Names and contact information for three references
Contact name
Kamryn Mendell
Contact email
Qualifications
- Investigate the role of circulating 20S proteasomes and other biomarkers in the development of severe malaria disease.
- Develop projects complementary to the overall goals of the section.
- Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field
- Experience in protein purification, including protein complexes, functional characterization of proteins, and protein expression.
- Less than five years of postdoctoral experience.