Job Role: Biology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology

 

Job Hours: Full-Time

 

Sector: Academic

 

Location: MA - Massachusetts

 

Company: University of Massachusetts Amherst - Center of Excellence in Apoptosis Reserach

 

Salary: A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications is offered.

  

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Center of Excellence in Apoptosis Research (CEAR) provide a stimulating, interactive and cross-disciplinary research environment. This position is as a full-time post-doctoral researcher working collaboratively between the Hardy laboratory, which focuses on the biochemistry and structural biology of caspases, and the Tremblay laboratory, which focuses on mouse organogenesis and development. The goal of this project is to exploit a novel apoptosis reporter we have developed to observe and characterize developmental apoptosis longitudinally in whole mice. Information about work in the Hardy and Tremblay Labs may be found at:

 

http://people.chem.umass.edu/jhardy

 

http://www.umass.edu/vasci/faculty/tremblay/tremblay.htm

 

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and should possess skills in basic molecular biology and tissue culture. Experience with embryonic stem cells, mouse developmental biology techniques, FACS or a background in apoptosis would also be beneficial. To apply, please submit a cover letter stating your goals as a post-doctoral researcher, a current curriculum vitae listing all publications, description of educational and research background, and the names of three references by clicking Apply Now (PDF format is preferred).

 

Review of applications begins on July 1st, 2009 and will continue until the opening is filled. Post-doctoral appointments could commence as early as Sept. 1st, 2009.

 

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages applications from all candidates.