A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Shan-Lu Liu in the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, University of Missouri, Columbia. The Liu lab is interested in retroviral pathogenesis, virus fusion and entry, as well as gene therapy using the HIV lentiviral vectors. While oncogenic sheep retroviruses associated with epithelial lung and nasal cancer in animals have been a major focus, the laboratory has recently initiated several new projects to study virus-host interactions for hepatitis C virus (HCV) that causes chronic and severe liver diseases, as well as the newly identified xenotropic MuLV-related virus (XMRV) that is associated with human prostate cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome. Highly motivated individuals with track record of productivity in virology, cell biology or cancer biology are encouraged to apply. Candidates should hold a PhD degree in the field of virology, with experiences in vesicular trafficking and confocal microscopy being particularly sought. The laboratory is located the recently established Bond Life Sciences Center at the University of Missouri, with the state-of-the-art research facility to foster innovation, interactions and productivity. Please forward cover letter, resume, and the full contact information of three references to Dr. Shan-Lu Liu via email: liushan@health.missouri.edu, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, 1201 Rollins St., Columbia, MO 65211-7310.