A NIH-funded position in mucosal immunology is currently available to study the mechanisms of protection against pulmonary bacterial infections at the University of Florida. 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. UF houses state-of-the-art core facilities in flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, genomics, and proteomics.

Advertised Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

Minimum Requirements:
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 Qualifications:
Preferred candidates should have cellular immunology, microbiology, and BSL-3 containment experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Send or E-mail a letter of application, C.V., and names of three references to:Dr. David W. Pascual, Depart. of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, P.O. Box 110880, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 59718. Phone: 352-294-4104; E-mail: pascuald@ufl.edu.