A postdoctoral position is open in the laboratory of a new faculty member in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The lab studies immune tolerance and immunoregulation in islet transplantation, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases using transgenic, knockout, and lentiviral RNAi knockdown mouse models (PNAS 2006. 103: 16400; JEM 2005.202: 1387; PNAS. 2005. 102: 14735). DRI is a world leader in type 1 diabetes research, particularly in islet transplantation. Miami is one of the most dynamic and fascinating metropolitans on this planet. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in biological science, solid research experience with mouse models, excellent written/oral communication skills, and knowledge of computer databases. Training in immunology and/or molecular biology is highly desired. If interested, please send CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Zhibin Chen, zchen@med.miami.edu.