南阿拉巴马大学临床免疫治疗博士后岗位

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Position:

Postdoctoral Position - Clinical Immunotherapeutics Research Lab

Application Deadline:9/15/2007

Job Description:

The University of South Alabama (USA) has initiated development of the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute (USAMCI).

Interdisciplinary clinical research and service programs will emphasize thoracic, gastro-intestinal, urologic, dermatologic, geriatric oncology, & women's cancers. A phase I/II clinical trials unit will be an integral component and will be interfaced with a community-based, phase II/III clinical trials network. A major translational research focus will be new drug, immunotherapeutic, & diagnostic discovery & development, with an emphasis on metastasis, drug resistance mechanisms & targets. The Clinical Immunotherapeutics Research Laboratory (CIRL) was created within the USAMCI to support these initiatives.

Postdoctoral candidates are now being sought for the CIRL. Only candidates with a Ph.D and/or M.D. and strong background in both immunology and molecular biology will be considered. Successful candidates will conduct research and receive advanced training one or more the following: cancer immunotherapy, chemoimmunotherapy, mouse models of cancer vaccine/T cell transfer, use of dendritic cells & adjuvants in immunotherpy.

The USAMCI is ideally located in Mobile, Alabama, a progressive, mid-sized port city of rich cultural history, in the beautiful upper Gulf coastal region. Moderate climate, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, low cost-of living and a "college town" atmosphere all contribute to a high "quality of life" opportunity. Please send curriculum vitae with names of three references to: Hung T. Khong, M.D., Head, Clinical Immunotherapeutics Research Laboratory, USAMCI, MSB 2015, Mobile, AL 36688-0002; or, e-mail:hkhong@usouthal.edu. USA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact:

Dr. Hung Khong
Mitchell Cancer Institute
University of South Alabama
307 N. University Blvd.
MSB 2015
Mobile, AL 36688
United States
Phone: 251-460-6587
Fax: 251-460-6554
Email:hkhong@usouthal.edu
Employer's Web Site:http://www.usamci.com