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Postdoctoral Fellows

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

Postdoctoral fellows are important contributors to research projects. Department faculty are always looking for well-qualified individuals who are able to work independently on specific assignments, and who have an interest in launching their own research careers.

Applicants need a Ph.D. or an M.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will need a J-1 or an H1-B visa. Generally, it takes 3-4 months to process visa applications after an individual is offered a position.

Current openings are listed below. Faculty may be aware of unlisted opportunities in their area of expertise. Individuals looking for postdoctoral fellowship positions should review the list of faculty with their clinical and research interests. Inquiries may be addressed to faculty members at their e-mail addresses.

Research: Bone Pathology

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to study the role of NF-kappaB and src signaling in osteoclasts, osteoblasts and chondrocytes. Applicants should have experience in bone cell biology and in signal transduction by factors such as NF-kappaB and AP-1. The fellow will further explore the role of these in bone cell function in normal and disease states. Please submit a current CV and names of referees by e-mail to Brendan Boyce (brendan_boyce@urmc.rochester.edu).

Research: Cardiology

Postdoctoral fellow position is immediately available in the study of voltage-gated cardiac K+channel modulation by kinases. Candidates should have a strong background in cellular electrophysiology. Although previous experience in cell biology, biochemistry and molecular biology is not required, preference will be given to individuals with training and/or expertise in one or more of these areas. Please send a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interest to Dr. Haodong Xu, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. E-mail: Haodong_Xu@URMC.Rochester.edu

Research: Leukemias

Postdoctoral positions are available immediately at the University of Rochester to investigate molecular mechanisms in acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome using the mouse as a model system. Our lab focuses on the zinc finger oncoprotein EVI1, and has developed a number of genetic models to investigate its function. Please send CV and names of three references to Archibald S. Perkins (archibald_perkins@URMC.rochester.edu).

Research: PLSCR Gene Family

We are recruiting Ph.D.'s & M.D.'s to participate in various NIH-funded research projects relating to the molecular structure and function of members of the phospholipid scramblase (PLSCR) gene family. Projects are aimed at elucidating participation of PLSCRs in diverse signaling pathways underlying proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Gene knockout mice are available for these studies. Successful applicants will have expertise in either molecular and cellular biology, animal physiology, protein chemistry, or structural biology. Interested individuals should submit their CV and the names of three references to Therese Wiedmer (therese_wiedmer@urmc.rochester.edu) or Peter Sims (peter_sims@urmc.rochester.edu).