Postdoctoral fellow, Ghent University, Belgium

Via www.eurosciencejobs.com. The Lamkanfi lab at the Department of Medical Protein Research of VIB and Ghent University is hiring a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study the molecular signaling of NOD-like receptors (NLRs), with a particular emphasis on the role and activation mechanisms of inflammasomes.

NLRs represent a family of intracellular receptors by which immune cells detect and mount immune responses against invading pathogens. Mutations in NLR genes are associated with auto-inflammatory and -immune disorders, including Crohn’s disease, arthritis, diabetes and vitiligo. While some NLRs regulate NF-κB signaling and interferon responses, another subset is responsible for the production of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 through protein complexes termed ‘inflammasomes’.

A PhD in life sciences is required along with a strong publication record and desire to conduct and publish world-class research at the cutting edge of immunology. Click on the link below for details of how to apply for this post - the deadline for applications is 16:10 CET on 30 November 2011.

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