德克萨斯贝勒医学院mRNA敲除研究博士后岗位
InstitutionBaylor College of MedicinePositionPostdoctoral Associate/let-7 microRNA knockouts (163611RL)LocationHouston TXDate PostedFebruary 12th 2008Date ExpiresApril 12th 2008DescriptionA postdoctor ...
Institution
Baylor College of Medicine
Position
Postdoctoral Associate/let-7 microRNA knockouts (163611RL)
Location
Houston, TX
Date Posted
February 12th 2008
Date Expires
April 12th 2008
Description
A postdoctoral position is available starting in May, 2008 in thelaboratory of Dr. Antony Rodriguez, who studies the function ofmicroRNAs. The lab is interested in defining the microRNAs withessential roles in development/disease and particular efforts arefocused on the let-7 microRNA gene family. To shed light on miRNA geneshe has taken a systematic approach and generated about a dozen microRNA“knock-out” mice. The position will thus involve phenotypic examinationof let-7 miRNA mutant mouse models and use of a wide-spectrum oftechniques including embryology, transcriptomics, as well as cell andmolecular biology approaches to more fully understand the role of thismiRNA in mammals.
Candidates should have a PhD or MD/PhD with research in molecular cellbiology and/or biochemistry. Expertise in developmental biology, stemcell biology, imaging, and/or cancer research is highly desirable.
Dr. Rodriguez lab is situated at Baylor College of Medicine in theDepartment of Molecular & Human Genetics. The newly opened MargaretAlkek Research Building, where the postdoctoral position will belocated, has state of the art facilities with a primary focus ontranslational mouse research.
Contact
For those interested, please send a CV, statement of research interests,and name & contact details of three referees to Dr. Antony Rodriguezat antonyr@bcm.edu. Please indicate “postdoc application” on the subjectline of your email.
Baylor College Of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity/Equal Access Employer.
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