PostDoctoral positions (3 years) are available in February, 2015 to study viral pathogenesis and immunology of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection.

The specific projects are: (1) To determine if the absence of a robust CTL response in corneas and trigeminal ganglia of infected mice is due to down-regulation of costimulatory signals by HSV-1 infection and inclusion of these molecules with a cocktail of HSV-1 glycoproteins improve vaccine efficacy against ocular HSV-1 infection. (2) To determine if macrophage stimulation will enhance TH1/TC1 responses in the eye and leads to more rapid clearance of virus during primary ocular HSV-1 infection as well as when they are used as a therapeutic vaccine.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is located in the very beautiful West Hollywood neighborhood that is located between Hollywood and Beverly Hills in Los Angeles area. The Cedars-Sinai Postdoctoral Scientist Program offers advanced research training for those who have completed their doctoral studies. Postdoctoral scientists have the expectation of and the opportunity for collaborative and independent research and publication of their findings.

To apply, please e-mail curriculum vitae, and the names/phone numbers of people who could provide letters of reference to:

Homayon Ghiasi, PhD
Director, Ophthalmology Viral Immunology & Vaccine Laboratory, Surgical Research Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Research/Faculty-Directory/Bios/Homayon-Ghiasi-PhD.aspx
Email: homayon.ghiasi@cshs.org

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