Postdoctoral research associate is sought to study the ability of herpes simplex virus (HSV) to induce neurodegenerative and cognitive pathologies in a neonatal mouse model in the laboratory of Dr. David Leib. Our highly collaborative group is interested in the pathogenesis, latency, and reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV). We are especially interested in the mechanisms by which HSV causes permanent cognitive and neurodegenerative changes in neonatal mice, as described in papers from our laboratory:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30971454/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36156707/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38712140/

We are also investigating therapeutic antibodies which may be effective in preventing the sequelae of this devastating neonatal infection. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38350452/

For more information on the lab, please visit https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/leib/

Send curriculum vitae, a brief description of research experience, and the names of three references to David Leib ([email protected]). The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is located in the neighboring towns of Hanover and Lebanon in the picturesque Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border. Dartmouth is surrounded by a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful, rural setting. Amenities associated with urban areas in Boston MA, Burlington VT, and Montreal, QC are all within a few hours’ drive. Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. Your offer is contingent upon your consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy.