Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics (ULB – Université Libre de Bruxelles/Free University of Brussels, Belgium)
Description
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Laboratory of Cancer Epigenetics headed by Prof. François Fuks (ULB – Université Libre de Bruxelles/Free University of Brussels, Belgium).
You will be expected to conduct cancer research in epigenetics and epigenomics. Specifically, you will investigate the mechanisms and functions of a novel epigenetic modification. The following recent publication has direct relevance to this project: Delatte B, et al., Science. 2016; 351:282-5). Genetic, biochemical and cell biological as well as genome-wide approaches (e.g. RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, Infinium Methylation) will be applied. The lab is running a Next Gen Sequencing Illumina platform (EPICS), it is part of the ULB-Cancer Research Center (U-CRC) directed by Prof. Fuks, and provides an excellent scientific environment to conduct high profile research.
Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until an outstanding candidate is selected. Flexible starting date.
Selected publications:
- Delatte et al. Science 2016
- Delatte et al. Science Rep. 2015
- Boumahdi et al. Nature 2014
- Deplus et al. Cell Rep. 2014
- Delatte et al. EMBO J. 2014
- Deplus et al. EMBO J. 2013
- Volkmar et al. EMBO J. 2012
- Dedeurwaerder et al. EMBO Mol Med. 2011
- Fuks F. Nature. 2010
- Epsztejn-Litman Nat Struct Mol Biol. 2008
- Villa et al. Cancer Cell. 2007
- Brenner & Fuks Dev Cell. 2007
- Viré et al. Nature 2006
- Brenner et al. EMBO J. 2005
Qualifications
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with considerable experience of molecular and cell biology. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology or related disciplines (or have recently submitted their thesis with their defence scheduled) and have published (or about to publish) in a peer reviewed journal. Experience of advanced RNA techniques would be an advantage.
Although not required, suitable candidates will be highly encouraged to apply for (inter)national funding during employment as part of their development towards independence for which sufficient help is available within the team.
Salary
The position is funded for 3 years at the rate of Belgian Postdocs.
Application details
Informal enquiries, CV and names of two referees should be send to: Valentina Albarani - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please quote reference PD20160609 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Starting date: 9th June 2016
Deadline for applications: 31st August 2016