Bozeman
Professional Position
Vacancy Announcement
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Montana State University Bozeman Professional Position Vacancy Announcement |
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| Search Number | 7305-3 | ||||||||||
| Starting Date | Upon completion of search process. | ||||||||||
| Salary | Contingent on qualifications and experience. This position is dependent on extramural funding and satisfactory job performance.. | ||||||||||
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Duties and Responsibilities |
Use cellular and molecular immunology techniques to determine protective epitopes against Yersinia pestis. Immunizations will be done using Salmonella and DNA vaccine vectors as well as soluble proteins to study antigen-specific B and T cell responses. These include cytokine and antibody response determinations by ELISPOT, ELISA, and flow cytometry methods. Will isolate lymphocytes from intestinal and respiratory mucosal tissues from small animals and test the recombinant vaccines and Salmonella vaccine strains. Will evaluate outcomes to determine whether additional experiments will be required, and will be expected to resolve technical concerns involved with these procedures. | ||||||||||
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Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
Have knowledge and experience in general laboratory safety, procedures and maintenance; be both a good independent and team worker; have a strong ability to plan and organize work; be able to supervise graduate, undergraduate, and high school students; and possesses excellent communication and presentation skills. | ||||||||||
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Application Procedure |
Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2006 and
continue until the position is filled. To apply, send (1) letter
of application specifically addressing how your background meets
the required and preferred qualifications listed above; (2) a
curriculum vita and (3) names and contact information of three to
five professional references. Electronic applications will be
accepted, but must be followed with a signed cover letter/letter
of application mailed to the address listed below. Submit to:
Dr. David W. Pascual, Professor | ||||||||||