Job: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pediatrics

A post-doctoral research associate position is available immediately to study mechanisms that determine early host response to viral infection and allergen exposure. Candidates (PhD, MD or equivalent) must have strong background in cellular and molecular immunology, experience in mouse models of disease, cell culture and flow cytometry. Qualifications also include strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent communication (written and oral), ability to work independently, and commitment to laboratory research. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and the name, address and telephone number of three references on-line at www.njccareers.org or directly to National Jewish Health, c/o Azzeddine Dakhama, Ph.D. Associate Professor, National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson Street Denver, Colorado 80206 Email: DakhamaA@NJHealth.org.

Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of standard research practices and methods, particularly in the field of assignment, and of other values of research in the field involved. Ability to determine the approach to a research problem which will give the most significant results and to develop, lay out and plan the actual experiments to be performed, and ability to devise new methods and techniques as needed in experimentation. Ability to plan, organize and direct work of supporting personnel. Ability to prepare and write reports on research projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other research personnel and the general public.

Education
M. D.; or, Ph. D. in biology, chemistry or other basic sciences required.

Certification and Licensure
None

Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of specified experience in technical investigatory techniques required. M. D. or Ph. D. in a specified basic science field will suffice for 2 yrs experience.

- or - Any equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience