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加州Buck老年病研究中心博士后岗位

日期:2008-03-04
Institution

The Buck Institute for Age Research (http://www.buckinstitute.org)

Position

Postdoctoral Fellow

Location

Novato, CA, USA

Date Posted

February 29th 2008

Date Expires

April 29th 2008

Tags

buck institute for age research, postdoctoral, ca, usa, age research,and neural stem cell

Description

The Buck Institute for Age Research is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar towork with scientists in a non-profit biomedical research institute. Asthe only independent institute in the U.S. devoted solely to research onaging and age-related disease, the Buck Institute is focused onunderstanding the mechanisms of aging and discovering new ways ofdetecting, preventing and treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s,Parkinson’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer, arthritis, andstroke. Designated by the National Institute of Aging as one of fiveNathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Biology of Aging, the Buck isa recognized national and regional resource for those studying the agingprocess. The Institute’s innovative, collaborative research is supportedby four technology cores including; genomics, proteomics/massspectrometry, cellular imaging/morphology and transgenic services.

The Buck Institute is located in Novato, 25 miles north of the GoldenGate Bridge. The Institute opened its research facility in 1999 andcurrently has approximately 150 employees representing 17 countries. TheBuck Institute was designed by world famous architect I.M Pei, and sitson 488 acres of land on Mt. Burdell.

Postdoctoral scholar sought for basic and translational research in thefields of neural stem cell therapies for Huntington’s disease (HD). Thescholar will be involved in experimental studies of human embryonic stemcell to create HD models and therapies for transplantation in HD mousemodels and other neurodegenerative diseases. These studies will becarried out with Dr. Lisa Ellerby and Xianmin Zeng.

The Buck Institute for Age Research offers the opportunity to work in anexciting and dynamic environment at the forefront of science usingstate-of-the-art techniques.

We offer competitive salaries, a rich benefit package and excellent work environment:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• $50,000 Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance (STD & LTD)
• Flexible Reimbursement Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 11 Paid holidays / 3 weeks accrued vacation / sick leave
• 2 Retirement Plans: 403(b) – 5% company match & 401(a) – 5%company contribution; 5 year step vested

The Buck Institute provides a collaborative environment – both forscience and social activities. The Buck Institute provides a workplace where:
• Time, skills and talent make a difference
• Collaboration, teamwork, and initiative are valued
• Diversity and a passion for discovery are appreciated
• Scientific excellence and academic independence are supported

Contact

Please send resume and cover letter to hr@buckinstitute.org. Pleaseindicate Job Code: EZP122072 on the subject heading of your email inorder for your information to be considered. Please review website at www.buckinstitute.org.
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