Employer: University of California, San Francisco
Website: http://www.ucsf.edu
Location: San Francisco, CA - USA
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: September 27, 2011
Expires: November 23, 2011
Requisition number: None
job description
A postdoctoral position is open in the laboratory of H.-Christian von Büdingen, MD within the Neuroimmunology Group in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. One of the laboratory’s main focuses is the role played by antibodies and B cells in multiple sclerosis (MS). We aim to identify and characterize disease-relevant B cells and their targets, both structurally and functionally.

The ideal candidate is a talented and highly motivated PhD or MD/PhD with a good level of independence and a strong background in immunology and/or protein biochemistry. An interest in or experience with bioinformatics and analyses of high-throughout data sets (microarrays, nextgen sequencing) is advantageous. A sincere interest in human immunology is expected.

Previous experience should include some of the following: Immunological methods (FACS, Western, ELISA, Immunoprecipitation), cell culture, molecular cloning.

The candidate is expected to be a true team player and to be willing to participate in grant and manuscript writing. Candidates should include an updated CV, complete contact information for three references, and a cover letter describing their past research experience, career goals and potential future research interests. Please direct your application to Dr. H.-Christian von Büdingen (hans-christian.vonbuedingen@ucsf.edu).