Postdoctoral researcher - im (infectious diseases) - tatara lab [req#: 983358, position#: 134419]

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Alex Tatara, in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study the interface of host immunity, bacterial pathogenesis, and biomaterial properties involved in device-related infection. The Tatara Lab has several exciting projects related to development of next-generation vaccines to prevent device infection, synthesis of controlled drug delivery for antimicrobial and immune-boosting therapeutics, and understanding of mechanobiology at device surfaces.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in immunology (including cellular assays and flow cytometry) or related fields leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. Established laboratory experience with cell culture and rodent models is required.