Dr. William Lafuse

Postdoctoral Position

Postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study the interaction of Mycobacteria with mouse and human macrophages. Specific projects include: (1) Regulation of iron transport by Natural Resistance Associated Macrophage protein 1(Nramp1) in Mycobacteria containing phagosomes (see J. Leukocyte Biol. 66:113 and 69:43). (2) Innibition of IFN-gamma signaling in M. avaium and M.tb infected background in molecular biology or biochemistry. Experience in Innate Immunity or host-pathogen interactions is desirable. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitate, a list of publications, and names of three references to:

Dr. William Lafuse
Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology
and Medical Genetics
2078 Graves Hall
333 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Phone: (614) 292-5525
Fax: (614) 292-9805
E-mail: lafuse.1@osu.edu

*The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans and the disabled are encouraged to apply.