Postdoctoral Position(s) Available
Candidates should have a strong background in cell biology,
biochemistry, or molecular biology.
We are studying structural proteins of the nucleus that have a role
in RNA processing. One of these proteins is concentrated in the
interchromatin granule clusters (splicing speckles) of the nucleus
but a sub-population is highly enriched in long nuclear tracks.
These tracks often originate at splicing speckles and terminate
near the nuclear periphery- suggesting that they may be involved in
the transport of RNA, protein, or complexes within the nucleus and
toward the cytoplasm. The postdoctoral associate would
determine the role that this nuclear protein may play in transport, in
the spatial organization of RNA splicing, and in the structure of
nuclear tracks. The experimental approach will integrate molecular
and microscopy techniques.
The University of Massachusetts Medical School is a growing
institution located within the greater Boston area. The Department
of Cell Biology has especially strong research programs in nuclear
and chromatin structure, cytoskeletal function, and mitotic
architecture. Good core facilities for microscopy and molecular
biology are available within the department.
Interested candidates should contact:
Jeffrey A. Nickerson, Ph.D. (Jeffrey.Nickerson at ummed.edu)
Department of Cell Biology and Cancer Center
University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 856-2312
(508) 856-5612 FAX
{ GOTOBUTTON BM_1_ Jeffrey.Nickerson at ummed.edu}
