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Postdoctoral position at Stanford in Autoimmunity and Neuroimmunology - the Auto

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A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Emmanuel Mignot in the Stanford University Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. The sleep disorder narcolepsy affects 1/2000 individuals, and is the result of a selective autoimmune destruction of hypocretin neurons. The laboratory is interested in understanding the autoimmune mechanism underlying the development of the disease, and translation to treatments and diagnostics in the clinic. We use a broad panel of techniques spanning cutting-edge genetic analysis, molecular biology, immunology and neuroscience, and have people in the lab with diverse expertise.
This position will initially focus on examining the autoimmune basis of narcolepsy using mainly clinical blood samples from recent onset patients. Narcolepsy offers a unique opportunity to dissect the underlying trimolecular complex leading to autoimmunity, as a single HLA Class II antigen is associated with strong predisposition, specific T cell receptor alpha variants are associated across multiple ethnic groups, and specific environmental antigenic triggers have recently been implicated in the disease. The research environment at Stanford is highly collaborative, with opportunities to extend or develop cutting edge technologies.
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree. Qualified applicants should have track record of first-author research paper(s) published in a peer-reviewed journal. We are looking for highly motivated, self-driven, creative, and interactive scientists, preferably within a year of finishing their degree. Experience working with flow cytometry is also desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Please send: 1) a cover letter or email briefly summarizing your research interests and career goals, 2) your CV, and 3) a list of potential references.  
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and reviewed on a rolling basis.  

Emmanuel Mignot, MD, Ph.D.
Craig Reynolds Professor
Director Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
1050 Arastradero Road
Bldg A, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA  94304

Emmanuel Mignot, MD, Ph.D.
Craig Reynolds Professor
Director Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine
1050 Arastradero Road
Bldg A, 2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA  94304
E-mail: mignot@stanford.edu

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