Postdoctoral position
Workplace: University Hospital Zurich
Department of Internal Medicine
Transplantation Immunology Laboratory
Keywords: Immunology, NK cells, Endothelial cells, Transplantation Biology,
Xenotransplantation
Description: The aim of the project is to describe the molecular mechanisms
iinvolved in xenotransplant rejection. In particular the response of human NK
cells to porcine endothelial cells is studied in vitro. (see J. Immunol. 1997,
159:3655). Methods include tissue culture of human and porcine cells,
immunological bioassays, flow cytometry and molecular biology.
Position is available for 2-3 years, salary according to Swiss National
Science Foundation standards (approx.60'000Sfr/year)
Education: Highly motivated candidates with a PhD, MD degree (or equivalent),
experienced in molecular and cell biology; a longstanding interest and work
experience in immunology and/or NK cell biology would be advantageous
Beginning: spring/summer 1999
Contact address: Dr. Jorg Seebach
University Hospital Zürich
Department of Internal Medicine
Med. Klinik A, C HOER 31
Raemistrasse 100
CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel +41-1-255 4134
Fax +41-1-255 4445
e-mail: klinseeb at usz.unizh.ch
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