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A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Qing Yu in the Department of Immunology at the Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA. The Forsyth Institute is one of the world’s leading research institutes in oral, craniofacial and related sciences and is affiliated with Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Harvard Medical School. The overall research interest in the laboratory is to study the molecular mechanisms governing the differentiation and function of Tregs and T helper cell subsets and the role of these T cells in oral/dental related autoimmunity, inflammation and host defense. For example, one aim seeks to understand the control of Treg and T helper cell differentiation and function by transcription factors TCF1 and beta-catenin (Yu, et al, Nature Immunology, 2009, 10(9):992).

Applicants should have a Ph.D in Immunology or a related field and a strong background in cellular immunology and molecular biology. Excellent skills in cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, current molecular biology techniques and working with mice are required. Experience in oral biology/dental medicine research is preferred.

This position will begin in early November, 2010. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae (including a brief summary of research experience and bibliography) and contact information for 3 references to qing.yuq@hotmail.com.

Send curriculum vitae (including a brief summary of research experience and bibliography) and contact information for 3 references to qing.yuq@hotmail.com.

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