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Postdoctoral Fellow : New York, United States
Employer: Weill Cornell Medical College
Website: http://www.med.cornell.edu
Location: 1300 York Ave., Box 284, New York, NY, United States
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: February 02, 2012
Expires: April 01, 2012
Requisition number: Postdoc position: erythropoiesis and iron
job description
Postdoc position available at Weill Cornell Medical College, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology
We are seeking a highly motivated person who is interested in joining a dynamic laboratory at the Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York City. We are looking for a candidate who seeks to apply state-of-the-art technology in biology, animal work and genetics. The main research interests of the lab are to explore molecular links between erythropoiesis and iron metabolism. We are interested in using agonists or activators of the iron regulator hepcidin to prevent iron-overload and study erythropoiesis in beta-thalassemia. Moreover, we plan to identify new genes involved in abnormal erythropoiesis in ß-thalassemia and Polycythemia vera. For additional information concerning the post description please contact Stefano Rivella at str2010@med.cornell.edu or visit our website http://www.med.cornell.edu/research/srivella
Qualification:
We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate, who wants to work in an efficient team to address new and challenging aspects of erythropoiesis and iron.
-PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Genetics, Bioinformatics or related
-Good record of publications (minimum 2 publications IF>6).
-Languages: English (required).
-Skills: Molecular cloning, cell culture, biochemical and/or genetic techniques, FACS analysis, microscopy techniques, animals handling, bioinformatics
Conditions:
-Salary: According to experience and profile
-Visa sponsorship is available for this position
-No relocation assistance is provided for this position
-Starting: As early as February 2012
How to Apply:
Please send your application to str2010@med.cornell.edu . Please include:
- a CV including your contact details
- names of two referees (with email and phone number)
- and a letter of motivation
- Label email subject as: Postdoc position: erythropoiesis and iron
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