Postdoctoral Position in Stem Cell Research
Postdoctoral positions are available in my laboratory in the Mouse
Cancer Genetics Program at the National Cancer Institute of NIH.
Stem cells are responsible for maintaining tissue homeostasis and are
tightly controlled by particular microenvironments known as
niches. Tumors may arise from small populations of so-called "
"cancer stem cells", which probably have arisen from mutations that
dysregulate normal stem cell self-renewal. Therefore, understanding
the molecular mechanisms that control stem cell self-renewal versus
differentiation is crucial to the use of stem cells in regenerative
medicine and the development of effective anticancer
therapies. However, it is very difficult to mimic the interactions
between stem cells and their niches in the tissue culture system. My
laboratory is studying stem cell and cancer stem cell regulation in
both Drosophila and mouse in vivo model systems.
Candidates with a strong background in Drosophila genetics or mouse
genetics are encouraged to apply. These positions are ideal for
postdocs who are planning to conduct researches using both Drosophila
and mouse systems in their own laboratories.
For general project information, please view the lab's website at:
http://ccr.cancer.gov/Staff/Staff.asp?profileid=5799. For
information of our just submitted works on the intestine and kidney
stem cells or information of our unpublished exciting mouse
works, please email Dr. Steven Hou at
<mailto:shou from mail.ncifcrf.gov>shou from mail.ncifcrf.gov.
The salary will be based on relevant postdoctoral experience,
starting from $43,200 for Ph.D. or M.D. with 0-1 years of
postdoctoral experience. The appointment is for three years, with
an option of a further two years. Applications should be sent to me by email.
Steven Hou, Ph.D.
Senior Principal Investigator
Head of Stem Cell Regulation and Animal Aging Section
The Mouse Cancer Genetics Program
National Cancer Institute of NIH
Building 560, Rm 12-70
NCI-Frederick,
Frederick, MD 21702-1201
Email: shou from mail.ncifcrf.gov
