奥克兰大学软骨研究博士后岗位
InstitutionOakland University (http://www.oakland.edu/)PositionPostdoctoral Positions in Cartilage ResearchLocationRochester Michigan USADate PostedApril 1st 2008Date ExpiresJune 1st 2008Tagsbiomechan ...
Institution
Oakland University (http://www.oakland.edu/)
Position
Postdoctoral Positions in Cartilage Research
Location
Rochester, Michigan, USA
Date Posted
April 1st 2008
Date Expires
June 1st 2008
Tags
biomechanics, imaging, cartilage, biomedical physics, rochester,michigan, and usa
Description
Several postdoctoral positions are available in cartilage research usingmicroscopic imaging. Recent PhD graduates with the followingexpertise/background are encouraged to apply: (1) Biomechanics of softtissue; (2) Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy/imaging; (3)Connective tissue biology/chemistry, (4) Magnetic resonance imaging andspectroscopy. These positions are funded by two 5-year grants from theNational Institutes of Health (NIH).
The ideal candidates should have solid research experience in one of themodern spectroscopy and imaging (MRI, NMR, FT-IRI, PLM). Background inconnective tissue would be advantageous but not necessary. Workingskills in imaging hardware and image analysis software couldsignificantly facilitate the research. These positions require a PhD orequivalent in physics, biophysics, bioengineering, biomedical sciences,or a related field.
We aim to determine a set of multidisciplinary molecular parameters thatdescribe the load-induced structural changes in osteoarthritic cartilagein animals at microscopic resolution. We use multidisciplinarytechniques, including microscopic magnetic resonance imaging (µMRI),polarized light microscopy (PLM), Fourier-transform infrared imaging(FT-IRI), biomechanics, and histochemistry. Our lab instrumentationincludes a new µMRI system (Bruker AVANCE II NMR Console with a 7Tsuperconducting magnet), a mechanical system (EnduraTec ELF 3200), aquantitative PLM system (Leica DM RXP with two digital imaging systems),a modern FT-IRI system (PerkinElmer Spotlight 300), and a number ofhistology and analytical chemistry equipment. Our web site contains moreinformation regarding our lab and some of our recently completed projects.
Contact
Interested individuals should send their CV and the contact informationfor at least three references to:
Professor Yang Xia
Dept of Physics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309, USA
Tel: 248-370-3420; Fax: 248-370-3408; E-mail: xia@oakland.edu
Web: http://www.oakland.edu/~xia/XiaLab_index.html.