One postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Youwei Zhang at the Department of Pharmacology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Dr. Zhang’s lab is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of cell cycle checkpoint and developing therapeutic strategies against human cancers. We are particularly interested in the S phase replication checkpoint. (Molecular Cell, 19, 607-618, 2005; Molecular Cell, 35, 442-453, 2009).

 

The Department has a broad range of research areas from signaling transduction to protein structure. It provides an excellent environment to foster collaborations among laboratories working on different research areas.

 

Self-motivated individuals who have a PhD degree completed within the past three years are encouraged to apply. Strong background in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology is required.

 

Cleveland is a beautiful city located near Lake Erie, and has four-season weather. It has a great public education system and living here is very affordable.

 

Interested applicants should forward their CV and a list of three references through email to:

 

Dr. Youwei Zhang, Ph.D.

 

yxz169@case.edu