Postdoctoral Positions

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology anticipates an ongoing need for postdoctoral fellows and seeks applications for positions in the research areas listed below. We have many well-funded laboratories offering excellent training in a number of disciplines related to Cancer Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Biology, and Immunology and Infectious Diseases.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent.

Click on the following links to see job opportunities in specific laboratories.

Deretic Lab
Gresham Lab
Ness Lab
Osley Lab
Ozbun Lab
Panganiban Lab
Peabody Lab

DERETIC LAB
Postdoctoral positions are open to work on: 1) Cell biology of phagosome biogenesis and maturation in macrophages; 2) Intraphagosomal survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis; and 3) Cell biology and pathogenesis of respiratory epithelial cells in cystic fibrosis. Please e-mail Dr. Deretic at: vderetic@salud.unm.edu

GRESHAM LAB
Two postdoctoral positions are currently available in the Gresham laboratory, one examining the intracellular locale of Staphylococcus aureus that survives inside phagocytes and another assessing the mechanism by which CD47 and SIRPalpha negatively regulate phagocyte function. If interested, please email Dr. Gresham at: hgresham@salud.unm.edu

NESS LAB

NIH-funded post-doctoral positions are available for qualified and highly motivated individuals interested in the study of transcriptional regulation, the control of hematopoietic cell differentiation and the development and progression of human leukemia. This work involves many aspects of modern molecular and cellular biology including biochemical methods such as the study of protein-protein interactions and post-translational modifications, genome-wide approaches such as chromatin immunoprecipitation, ChIP on Chip assays and gene expression profiling and translational studies such as high-throughput screening assays and the analysis of clinical samples. This is an outstanding training opportunity for individuals interested in applying biochemical, molecular biology and cell biology techniques to the study of human leukemia.

Qualifications:  Ideal applicants will be recent recipients of a PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics or a related field with a record of peer-reviewed publications.  Excellent speaking and writing skills are essential.  Although these positions are funded, applicants should be willing and able to apply for individual post-doctoral fellowships and will be expected to participate in and contribute to a highly interactive research environment.

More information is available on the Ness lab web pages.

If interested, please email Dr. Ness at: sness@salud.unm.edu

OSLEY LAB
Postdoctoral positions are available to study the regulation of chromatin remodelling and histone modification during transcription, replication, and DNA repair.  Candidates should have experience in molecular biology, genetics, and/or biochemistry.  Further details about projects can be found in the Osley laboratory home page.

Qualified individuals should send a CV with the names of three references to: Mary Ann Osley, Ph.D., Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, 915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131

OZBUN LAB
Postdoctoral positions are available to study the differentiation-dependent life cycle of papillomaviruses (PVs). Candidates should have experience in molecular biology, genetics, virology, and/or biochemistry. Additional details about projects can be found in the Ozbun laboratory home page.

To inquire about postdoctoral positions, please contact Dr. Ozbun by e-mail at: mozbun@salud.unm.edu

Qualified individuals will be asked to send a CV with the names of three references to: Michelle A. Ozbun, Ph.D., Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, 915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131

PANGANIBAN LAB
The Panganiban laboratory studies the molecular mechanisms of HIV particle exit from cells using a variety of experimental avenues. To inquire about postdoctoral positions, please contact Dr. Panganiban at: apanganiban@salud.unm.edu.

PEABODY LAB
The Peabody laboraotry studies protein/ RNA Interactions. Interested and qualified post-doctoral candidates should email Dr. Peabody at: dpeabody@salud.unm.edu

Please send your curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest which includes the program for which you wish consideration, and the names of three references to:

Dolores Tarin

Search CoordinatorDepartment of Molecular Genetics and MicrobiologyUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine -- Health Sciences Center915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131

Applications will remain active until 7/31/07, at the end of which time all candidates must reapply.