Duke University School of Medicine
Description
Eda Yildirim Laboratory at the Department of Cell Biology of the Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina is looking for a creative, accomplished and highly motivated post-doctoral fellow who is interested in research involving long noncoding RNA mediated epigenetic mechanisms and the role of these processes in cancer.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. (or doctoral degree equivalent) in Biochemistry, Genetics, or Cell Biology with a track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in stem cell biology, chromosome biology, epigenetics or genome instability
- Ability to perform molecular & cellular protocols utilizing hematopoietic cells (i.e. animal bone marrow transplantation models, FACS-, and virus-based assays) and mouse disease models
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Application details
To apply please e-mail a single PDF file that includes the following to Dr. Eda Yildirim (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- A cover letter that describes your research and career goals
- A curriculum vitae, including a publication list with a brief (2-3 sentence) description of your contributions to published work.
- Names and contact information for 3 references.
Relevant web link: http://sites.duke.edu/yildirimlab/
Starting date: 3rd May 2016