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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Experimental Medicine and
Pathology
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Experimental Medicine and
Pathology are available as part of a comprehensive
research training environment provided jointly by the
TNPRC and the Louisiana State University School of
Veterinary Medicine (LSU SVM).
The
objective of this program is to provide highly motivated
veterinarians (DVM/VMD or equivalent) with the requisite
training and research experience in experimental
medicine or experimental pathology to enable them to
compete successfully for academic positions and research
funding on a national level. Research training obtained
during this program may be used to partially fulfill the
requirements for a PhD at either Tulane University (TU)
or Louisiana State University (LSU). The research
activity of the program focuses on the pathogenesis of
infectious diseases in a number of experimental systems.
Particularly unique opportunities exist to study
nonhuman primate models of AIDS and emerging and
reemerging infectious diseases.
Trainees acquire in-depth knowledge in the molecular
pathogenesis of specific infectious diseases and
hands-on experience with investigative tools and
techniques needed for molecular-mechanism-based
biomedical research using animal models. This includes
but is not limited to: immunohistochemistry, in situ
hybridization, confocal microscopy, quantitative image
analysis, advanced cell culture techniques, flow
cytometry, humoral and cellular immunology, quantitative
PCR, and recombinant DNA technology and other molecular
biological methodologies. The training provided fulfills
the eligibility requirements of several specialty boards
including the American College of Veterinary
Pathologists (ACVP) and the American College of Lab
Animal Medicine (ACLAM). The salary range is based on
current NIH scale. Applicants with one or more years of
prior training preferred.
Applicants must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of
the United States or must be lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence. Successful
applicants will be appointed in an appropriate
department at TU or LSU for the duration of their
training.
To
apply, send a letter indicating your research interests
and experience, curriculum vitae, veterinary school
transcript and the names of three individuals who may be
contacted for references to:
Andrew A. Lackner, DVM, PhD
Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
Director, Tulane National Primate Research Center
18703 Three Rivers Road
Covington, LA 70433
E-mail:
info@tpc.tulane.edu
Tulane University and Louisiana State University are
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Educators and
Employers. Individuals from under-represented minorities
are strongly encouraged to apply. |
