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A post-doctoral position in orthomyxovirology is available starting August 1, 2008, in the OIE Reference Laboratory for Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island (see http://www.upei.ca/avc/). Funding is available for 2 years with possible continuation. Research focuses on devising strategies and tools for controlling ISA in marine-farmed Atlantic salmon. The successful candidate will participate in an Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) research project in a busy lab. He/She will be directly responsible for the construction of vectors for production and characterization of recombinant viruses. The trainee will also have the opportunity to work with highly active researchers and graduate students in the lab to further develop the project into an in-depth focus on ISA virus virulence mechanisms.

A DVM and/or PhD or equivalent degrees are required for consideration. The preferred person would be uniquely qualified in viro-immunology, have completed at least one year of post-doctoral training in a "core" virology research laboratory and will be familiar with (1) classical and molecular methods of (a) virus detection and quantitation, and (b) host response detection and quantitation; (2) recombinant protein expression and characterization; (3) cell culture techniques; (4) virus propagation methods; (5) serology techniques; and (6) use and care of experimental animals in research. The project would provide the person the opportunity to interact with project partners in industry and government allowing him/her to get an appreciation for an entrepreneurial research and development environment.

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found. The starting date is negotiable but will not be later than September 01, 2008. The starting salary for this position is $40,000/annum including fringe benefits.