Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Prion/Chronic Wasting Disease Research

Open Pool

The MIP Department at Colorado State University is seeking postdoctoral fellows to conduct research on the mechanisms of infection and transmission of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease of deer and elk. Expertise in molecular biology, protein chemistry, and/or cell biology are desirable. Abilities to conduct independent and collaborative research, develop and adapt laboratory methodologies, participate in grant and scientific writing, and to assist in supervision and training students and research associates. Ability to work in a collaborative team perspective is essential. Minimum requirement: PhD or equivalent degree desirable. Salary commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The pool will expire May 1, 2012. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond that date must reapply.

To apply please submit electronically a letter of intent outlining CWD research experience, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

ida.tieman@colostate.edu

Ms. Ida Tieman, Department Administrative Assistant
Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Pathology Building 1619
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80623-1671
phone: 970-491-3228
fax 970-491-0603

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