匹兹堡大学分子生物学博士后

Postdoc Fellow : Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Employers:

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine   

Location(s):

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Posted:

August 10, 2010

Expires:

October 08, 2010

Job Tag(s):

microrna,postdoc,cancer,hypoxia

Description:

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available to study the function of microRNAs and their target genes in ovarian cancer. The focus of the study will be on microRNAs involved in tumor initiation and metastasis. The candidate may also have opportunities to investigate the molecular mechanism of gene transcription regulation. Currently the main areas of our research are : (1) The biological function of microRNAs in ovarian cancer; (2) Mechanism of hypoxia gene regulation; (3) Identification of blood based biomarker for early detection of ovarian cancer. A combination of cell biology and molecular biology techniques are employed in our studies, including mouse genetics approaches. Experimental methods include flow cytometry, cell culture, xenograft mouse models, retroviral transfer of interesting genes/microRNAs/shRNAs into target cells, gene expression profiling, next generation high-throughput sequencing, etc. We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a PhD and/or MD, and with a strong background in molecular biology and mouse model experience.

Contact:

Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, brief description of research experience and interests, and contact information for three references to Dr. Xin Huang at huangx2@upmc.edu.