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澳大利亚墨尔本Ludwig癌症研究所博士后岗位

日期:2008-02-19
Institution

Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Parkville

Position

Postdoctoral research fellow / Senior research officer

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Date Posted

February 18, 2008

Date Expires

March 3rd 2008

Description

Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia

Scientists in the Colon Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory at theMelbourne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR) inParkville are using developmental genetic studies in zebrafish toidentify pathways involved in colon cancer. The focus of our research isto analyse the function of genes that we have shown to be indispensablefor normal intestinal development in zebrafish.

We hypothesise that the aberrant expression of these genes will perturbthe behaviour of the intestinal epithelium in adults and contribute tocolon tumour development. A number of in vivo and in vitro approachesare envisaged to explore the biological activities of the gene productsand to analyse the genetic pathways in which they participate. The scopeof the research will also take advantage of the existing capability inour laboratory to undertake conditional reverse genetic experiments inmice. This is a long-term study funded by the NHMRC, Australia.

The position would suit a Post-doctoral scientist, with up to threeyears experience, with an excellent track record in cell biology,developmental biology and/or genetics. However, Senior Research Officerswith appropriate qualifications and extensive experience in relevantscientific areas will also be considered. We are seeking to employ anenthusiastic and committed scientist with excellent organizational, oraland written communication skills and an advanced ability to initiate anddrive new areas of research in the laboratory. This is a substantialposition with the possibility of supervising staff and students in the future.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and theposition is available for a three year fixed term.

Contact

Further information about this position, including a positiondescription, is available on our website www.ludwig.edu.au. Pleasedirect queries to A/Prof Joan Heath (Ph +61 (3) 9341 3155, email joan.heath@ludwig.edu.au).

To apply please forward your curriculum vitae, including contact detailsof referees, clearly quoting position reference 39/2008 to the HumanResources Manager, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, PO Box 2008,Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Vic 3050, Australia, or by e-mailto jobs@ludwig.edu.au

Closing date for applications: 3rd March 2008
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