Postdoctoral Fellows in Immunology
Postdoctoral Fellows in Immunology Applications are invited from M.D./Ph.D. candidates interested in molecular and cellular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases including lupus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis. Current projects include mechanisms and roles of skin dendritic cell migration in the development of inflammation (A Eriksson and RR Singh,  J Immunol, Cutting Edge, December 1, 2008), role of Langerhans dendritic cells and gamma delta T cells in lupus dermatitis and autoimmune inflammation, role of gender bias in autoimmune diseases (Smith-Bouvier D, et al, J Exp Med 2008), mechanisms of fibrosis in kidneys (V Saxena et al, J Immunol 2008), mechanisms of fibrosis in scleroderma lung disease using human skin and lung lavage samples, T cell energy and activation, marginal zone B cell homeostasis, and mesenchymal stem cells; projects are mostly related to autoimmune disease and inflammation.  US citizen / permanent residents and applicants of disadvantaged background are particularly encouraged to apply. There is one position available immediately; and one each available in May, June and July 2010. Please contact rrsingh@mednet.ucla.edu 310-825-5410
Release Date: August 10, 2009
Expiration Date: October 14, 2010
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