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An enthusiastic postdoc is invited to join our group to conduct
molecular and cell biology studies on newly designed biomaterials. The
lab has recently developed a new family of safe, versatile and highly
functional biomaterials based on saccharide-peptide hybrid copolymers
(see the basic design concept in our recent paper: Saccharide-Peptide
Hybrid Copolymers as New Biomaterials, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2005, 44,
6529).
Currently our group is pursuing basic research and potential
applications of the new biomaterials in two directions: (1) develop
efficient saccharide-peptide cationic polymers as safe and efficient
vectors for delivering small interference RNA (siRNA); and (2) develop
safe and versatile saccharide-peptide hydrogels for cell culture and
tissue regeneration. The research for the appointed person will
involve mammalian cell culture, cytotoxicity assays, gene
transfection, and investigation of cell adhesion/proliferation/
differentiation on synthetic extracellular matrices.
A Ph.D. with solid background in molecular/cell biology or related
area and strong interests in biomaterials and chemical-biology
interface is required. Experience with mammalian cell culture and
basic cell and molecular biology skills are essential. Specific skills/
experience includes common assays/techniques used in cell biology,
quantitative analysis of gene transcription/expression level (real-
time PCR, Northern blots, etc), light and fluorescence microscopy and
flow cytometry. Prior experience with RNAi and/or biomaterials is
highly desirable. The position is available immediately, supported by
a 4-year NIH grant.
We offer competitive compensation, exciting research projects, and
dynamic interdisciplinary research environment in southern California
coastal area. Applications with full CV, research summary and contact
information of three references should be sent.
For more information, please visit:
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