得克萨斯大学保健中心分子生物学博士后

Postdoctoral Position at UT Health Science Center : Houston, TX, US

Employers:

UT Health Science Center at Houston, Texas, US

Location(s):

Houston, TX, US 

Posted:

July 21, 2010

Expires:

October 19, 2010

Website:

http://www.uth.tmc.edu/bmb/faculty/zheng-chen.html .

Job Tag(s):

postdoc,houston,us,biology 
 
Description:

An externally-funded, full-time postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The research in our lab currently focuses on the regulation and function of biological clocks. Biological clocks orchestrate a wide variety of essential cellular and physiological processes to ensure the well-being of the host organisms. Of particular interest in the lab is a group of highly-validated, drug-like small chemicals that were identified in a high throughput screen (HTS) as potent modulators of the mammalian circadian clock (unpublished). We will integrate biochemical, genetic and genomic approaches to interrogate the cellular targets and modes of action for select compounds. Success in the studies of these compounds may reveal novel regulatory functions of the clock, provide drug leads for clock-associated diseases, and establish the technological know-how for future chemical genetic studies.

Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a demonstrated publication record and strong background in molecular biology/biochemistry and/or chemical biology. The successful applicant will be working in an active research department within the renowned Texas Medical Center (TMC) and gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies. The city of Houston also offers comfortable lifestyle and ample career opportunities.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/D/V. This is a security sensitive position and thereby subject to Education Code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.

Contact:

To apply, please email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of three referees to Dr. Jake Chen at zheng.chen.1@uth.tmc.edu .