斯隆-凯特林研究所神经变性研究博士后

Post-doctoral fellow : New York, NY10021

Employers:

Sloan-Kettering Institute

Location(s):

New York, NY10021

Posted:

March 16, 2010

Expires:

June 15, 2010  

Website:

http://www.mskcc.org/chiosis

Job Tag(s):

neurodegeneration,new york,postdoc

Description:

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is located in New York, in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, adjacent to the Cornell University Weill Medical College and the Rockefeller University. This rich scientific environment provides many unique and unparalleled research training opportunities.

A postdoctoral fellow position is available immediately to study the role of Hsp90 and Hsp70 chaperones in neurodegeneration.

The fellow will join a multidisciplinary team operating at the interface of chemistry, biology and medicine. The team’s efforts focus on understanding mechanisms associated with regulation of pathogenic systems by molecular chaperones. The ultimate goal of the team is to translate these findings into novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and cancers.

The successful candidate will:
• Have one to five years of postdoctoral experience with a demonstrated competence and experience in the biology of neurodegeneration.
• Have demonstrated ability to work independently and lead projects while also collaborating and assisting the group achieve its research goals

Essential Requirements:
• A strong desire to impact neurological disorders
• Creativity in problem solving and a team spirit
• Experience with handling mice
• Experience in microscopy, stereology, digital imaging, and dissection
• Knowledge of standard molecular and cell biology methods
• A strong background and interest in neuroscience and/or neuroanatomy
• Good communication/written skills
• Passion for science, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to work towards defined goals in an efficient, safe and scientifically sound manner.

Knowledge of proteomics techniques is a plus.

Contact:

Written applications, including a cover letter, CV and contact details of three professional referees should be forwarded to Dr. Gabriela Chiosis at chiosisg@mskcc.org