There are several postdoctoral openings available.  

TITLE:   Postdoctoral Fellow (Two positions open) 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:   Requires Ph.D. or an equivalent degree with research experience relevant to the responsibilities.  Training in immunology, molecular biology, protein chemistry, enzymology and cell biology is preferred.  Required experience includes first-authored publications in English language journals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  To conduct investigations supported by funds from federal and/or private agencies into cell and molecular biology of immune responses, including mechanisms of lymphocyte-mediated killing, effects of calreticulin on immune responses, effects of granzyme serine proteases and dipeptidylpeptidase I (DPPI) on immunity and immune responses to tumors and transplanted tissues.  To write research papers for English language journals.  To perform research that is feasible within program and departmental (Dept of Microbiology) resources.

SALARY:   $28,500-40,000 per year, negotiable depending on skills, qualifications, overall experience, and budget limitations from the granting agencies.  Health benefits included.

SOURCE OF FUNDS:  NSF, NIH, US military or private grant funds

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Application review will begin June 1, 2002.

METHOD OF SELECTION:  National search

BEGINNING DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:   July 1, 2002

 SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, CURRICULUM VITAE, AND NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFERENCES TO:

Dorothy Hudig, Ph.D., Chair of Search Committee
c/o Mrs. Jan Amesbury
Dept. of Microbiology/320
School of Medicine
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557-0046

The University of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation, in any program or activity which it operates.  The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Greg Pari
Department of Microbiology
University of Nevada School of Medicine/320
Reno
Nevada 89557-0046
USA

Phone: (775) 784-4824
Fax: (775) 784-1620
E-mail: gpari@med.unr.edu