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Organization: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Location: Nashville, USA

Field: Medical sciences

Requirements:

Applicants must hold doctoral-level degrees and have solid backgrounds as evidenced by publications in the areas of cell biology, Neuroscience, cell metabolism, or molecular genetics. Prior hands-on experience with mouse models is highly desirable. Recent PhD graduates familiar with research practices and procedures in the United States are especially encouraged to apply

Abstract:

Several post-doctoral positions are available immediately within the Kenney and Nahlé laboratories of the Departments of Neurosurgery and Cancer Biology, the Brain Tumor Center at Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Description:

Several post-doctoral positions are available immediately within the Kenney and Nahlé laboratories of the Departments of Neurosurgery and Cancer Biology, the Brain Tumor Center at Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Motivated scientists interested in the areas of cell signaling, tumor and cellular metabolism, cancer therapeutics, molecular genetics, brain development and/or mouse models of brain cancer are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will work on current and interdisciplinary topics in cancer biology. Ongoing projects integrate metabolic regulation, apoptotic function, nutrient sensing mechanisms, and the control of tumor suppression and oncogenic signaling in cancer, with special emphasis on translational medicine and clinical applications.
Successful applicants will be part of a collegial and supportive environment and will enjoy state-of-the art facilities, modern laboratory space, and vast collaborative opportunities within the many Vanderbilt centers and institutes in addition to established national and international collaborations. Strong training and participation in projects involving tumor metastasis, tumor microenvironment, microRNAs, high-throughput technologies and stem cell biology are also available within our programs.
For related work, please consult representative publications:
(Nahle) Oncogene 2010 Oct 4; J Biol Chem. 2008 Oct 10:27410-7; J Biol Chem. 2008 May 23:14317-26; Nature 2004 Aug 12:797-802; and Nature Cell Biol. 2002 Nov:859-64.
(Kenney) Oncogene 2011; Genes & Dev 2009 Dec 1:2749-41; Cancer. Res. 2009: Sep 15, 69(18):7224-34; Cancer Res. 2009 Apr 15; 69(8):3249-55; Development 2008 Oct: 135(19):3291-300; Dev. Cell. 2005 Sep:9 (3):327-38; Development 2004 Jan:131(1):217-28; and Development. 2003 Jan:130(1):15-28
 
Interested applicants should send their CVs, a brief summary of research accomplishments and future goals, and the names of three references via email directly to Zaher A. Nahlé, Ph.D. (zaher.nahlevanderbilt.edu) and/or Anna Marie Kenney, Ph.D. (anna.kenneyvanderbilt.edu) Additional information and useful links can be found on the office of postdoctoral affairs website at Vanderbilt University (https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/

Deadline: 29-04-2011

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