Job Opportunities
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION IN
CANCER AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(Posted May, 2009)
A POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH position is available in the
Department of Pathology, Baylor College of Medicine to study
regulatory pathways in endothelial cell diseases. The lab has a
special focus on mechanistic understanding of endothelial cell
pathologies as they relate to pathological angiogenesis in adult
cancer and to vascular tumors and vascular malformations in
children. We utilize cell lines, animal models and clinical samples to
study cell survival pathways, in particular the Akt pathway, and their
roles in endothelial cells. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to work on research projects involving endothelial
genomics, signal transduction, transcription factors and genetically-
engineered animal models with strong potential for translational
research. Candidates should hold a PhD and/or MD, and have
strong background in molecular and cell biology. Experience or
aptitude for performing mouse experiments is necessary. The ideal
candidate should be highly motivated and demonstrate a passion for
science, innovative thinking and the ability to work independently and
effectively. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to present
his/her results at lab, departmental and national meetings, and
prepare manuscripts for publication. Baylor College of Medicine is
located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) with
abundant opportunities for interactions and collaborations with other
labs in TMC medical institutions.
Applicants should apply online and submit CV, a cover letter stating
research interests and career goals, and the names and contact
information of three professional referees to www.medschooljobs.org.
Apply directly to vacancy #179758SB. Further information can be
obtained from Thuy Phung, MD, PhD (email: tphung@bcm.tmc.edu).
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action, Equal Access Employer.