A research fellowship opportunity is available in a neuroimmunology laboratory conducting research on neuromyelitis optica (NMO). This fellow will characterize T cells specific for the NMO autoantigen, aquaporin-4 (AQP4) in NMO patients. Using mouse models, the fellow will investigate central (thymic) and peripheral immune mechanisms regulating selection of pathogenic AQP4-specific T cells. Fellow will work under the direct guidance of Dr. Zamvil and his team. A background in T cell immunology is advantageous. Salary support is available for a minimum of two years. During that time, the fellow will be supported in obtaining competitive three-year fellowship funding. Please send CV and statement of research interests to:

Scott S. Zamvil, M.D., Ph.D.
Donnie Smith Chair in Multiple Sclerosis Research
Professor of Neurology
Faculty, Program in Immunology
University of California, San Francisco
675 Nelson Rising Lane, NS-215A
San Francisco, CA 94158
zamvil@ucsf.neuroimmunol.org