A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN. Three NIH funded projects involve evaluation of the role of the actin cytoskeleton in regulation of intestinal and renal epithelial cells. The lab focus is on understanding how defects in actin cytoskeleton impact cell migration and apoptosis. The lab uses multidisciplinary approaches that include biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and modulation of mouse models. The successful candidate must be willing to work with and handle mice, and have knowledge and prior experience with cloning, PCR, tissue culture, transfection of mammalian cells, work in bacterial cells, gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting and have worked with or have the willingness to work and manipulate mouse primary cultures and routine biochemistry approaches are desirable. Individuals with training and experience in imaging including fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy and/or electron microscopy are particularly desirable.

 

We are looking for self-motivated individuals to become involved in the exciting and challenging environment of the laboratory. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a major role in the expansion of the laboratory, and will be exposed to many cutting edge technologies in cell and molecular biology of cancer. The duties of the successful candidate will be to develop and conduct research projects in the laboratory in one or more areas through the utilization and modulation of mouse models in both in vitro and in vivo settings. The environment in the lab allows for a great deal of interaction with the principal investigator and other members of the lab. PhD or MD/PhD in Molecular biology/Cell biology/Biochemistry/Physiology or related field is preferred. Please send recent CV/biosketch with reference contacts by e-mail to Dr. Seema Khurana at skhurana@utmem.edu.