A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available to conduct research in the
Department of Pediatrics at the University of Iowa. Successful
applicants will conduct research into the role of epithelial defensins
(antimicrobial peptides) in pulmonary mucosal defenses. A particular
interest is how defects in this defense are involved in the
pathogenesis of Cystic Fibrosis. Research projects include studies of
the expression and regulation of epithelial defensins in human lung,
elucidation of the antimicrobial properties of the peptides, and
search form murine homologs. Requirements: Ph. D. or M.D. in
biological sciences or equivalent. Background in the biomedical
sciences with a proficiency in molecular biology and microbiology is
desirable. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer
and offers competitive salaries and benefits. The salary offered for
this position will be commensurate with experience. Send curriculum
vitae and names of three references to : Dr. Paul B. McCray, Jr.,
Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Hospitals, 200 Hawkins Dr.,
Iowa City, IA 52242. (319) 356-4866, FAX (319) 356-7171.
paul-mccray@uiowa.edu.