A post doctoral Research Officer (Immunologist/Cell Biologist) is
offered in the Department of Veterinary Pathology & Public Health,
Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand. The project is based
in the bovine tuberculosis research laboratory and is primarily
concerned with the isolation and study of mycobacterial genes that code
for proteins that may be useful in tuberculosis vaccine development. A
focus of the work is to screen peripheral blood lymphocytes of cattle
immunized with Mycobacterium bovis BCG against secreted proteins from an
M. bovis cosmid library. We are also interested in the interactions
between mycobacteria and host macrophages. Candidates with a keen
interest in microbial pathogenesis and host immune responses to
infection are encouraged to apply. The laboratory provides a stimulating
environment for research and is well equipped for molecular biology and
immunology projects. Three post-doctoral research officers, 2 PhD
students and 2 technicians work within the lab. We are engaged in
collaborative research projects with other groups in New Zealand and
Europe. This position is sponsored by The Agricultural and Marketing
Research and Development Trust Of New Zealand.
Send a full curriculum vitae containing the names and addresses of 3
referees to
Dr Alan Murray, Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Pathology &
Public Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Email address: A.Murray at massey.ac.nz
Fax: 64 6 3505636
Phone: 64 6 3569099 Extension 8522
