[leish-l] Fwd: Re: Job advertisement

[Jeffrey Shaw USP]

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>> > >ATTENTION THOSE INTERESTED IN ARTHROPOD-BORNE INFECTIOUS DISEASES
>> > >I am seeking to recruit a post-doctoral level research
>> > >associate/visiting scientist to work on a functional genomics/proteomics
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>> > >project with the salivary glands of 2 arthropod disease vectors: the
>> > >sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (a vector for Leishmania) and Ixodes
>> > >scapularis (North American vector for Lyme disease).  The work would
>> > >principally involve screening expressed salivary gland proteins for
>> > >immuno-modulatory activity using high-throughput assay systems.  In
>> > >addition, the project will also require expression of salivary gland
>> > >genes in mammalian cells and other systems.  The ultimate goal of this
>> > >project is to identify salivary gland genes that may be used as vaccine
>> > >targets for the pathogens these arthropods transmit.  Therefore, the
>> > >ideal person for the project should be trained in immunology and
>> > >molecular biology, but should have a broad interest in infectious
>> > >disease and vector-borne disease in particular.  However, should the
>> > >candidate have training in only one of the disciplines (immunology or
>> > >molecular biology), preference will be given to candidates who
>> > >demonstrate a strong commitment to learning the other field.
>> > >  The project is already in progress and thus the position is available
>> > >immediately.  If interested, I encourage you to contact me by e-mail and
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>> > >to provide a curriculum vitae and letters from three references.  I
>> > >would also be most happy to answer any questions you might have about
>> > >the project.
>> > >
>> > >Sincerely
>> > >Dr. Richard G. Titus
>> > >rtitus at colostate.edu
>> > >Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
>> > >College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
>> > >Colorado State University
>> > >Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA
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