瑞士伯尔尼大学免疫学研究博士后岗位
Institution
University of Bern
Position
Post-doctoral
Location
University of Bern, Institute of Pathology, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland
Date Posted
July 31, 2009
Date Expires
September 29, 2009
Tags
postdoctoral fellow immunology, inflammation bern, switzerland
Description
The person filling this position will perform research on the intestinal immune system. Examples of ongoing projects include he characterization of the functional adaptations of intestinal macrophages and their role in inflammatory disorders of the intestine, the contribution of “unconventional” T cell subsets in maintaining local tissue homeostasis, and the consequences of T-cell – epithelial cell interactions under physiological, and inflammatory conditions. Assistance in supervising undergraduate students is desirable.
Experiments are conducted in mouse models (in vitro and in vivo) and with clinical samples from patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.
The position is for a two year period (renewable). Starting date: negotiable.
Applicants must hold a recent Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution, preferably in immunology or closely related areas. The position requires an excellent scientific background in immunology/inflammation and prior experimental experience with flow cytometry, cell cultures and gene expression profiling. Experience in working with mouse models of disease is highly desirable.
contact
Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three references to: Christoph Mueller, PhD, Institute of Pathology, University of Bern, Murtenstrasse 31; CH-3010 Bern/Switzerland. E-mail. christoph.mueller@pathology.unibe.ch , Phone: +41 31 632 8904, Fax +41 31 381 8764