Two postdoctoral positions are available to study mechanisms of vertebrate development and their evolution, with new NIH grants specifically funding investigations of post-embryonic, neural crest-derived stem cells, the morphogenesis of melanocytes and melanoma cells, and the development and evolution of the diverse adult pigment patterns of zebrafish and their relatives. Our lab employs a variety of approaches including forward genetics, time-lapse imaging, and next generation sequencing and analyses of new danio genomes. More information about the lab can be found at: http://protist.biology.washington.edu/dparichy/. More information about the outstanding research environment at the University of Washington can be found at: http://www.biology.washington.edu/why-choose-uw-biology-postdocs.
Candidates for these positions should already have a Ph.D., or should be within one year of completing their doctoral research. Please mail or email a CV including a list of references to:
David M. Parichy, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Biology
University of Washington
Kincaid 024a, Box 351800
Seattle, Washington 98195-1800
dparichy@u.washington.edu
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-10792/
A postdoctoral position of up to 3 years, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, is available from 1 February 2012 to work with Dr Clare Baker (http://www.pdn.cam.ac.uk/staff/baker/) on the mechanisms underlying the development of vertebrate electroreceptors, using North American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) and channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) as model systems.
Applicants must have a PhD, a strong background in developmental biology, and molecular biology experience (ideally including: making cDNA, designing degenerate PCR primers, performing PCR, making antisense riboprobes, and performing in situ hybridisation). Experience working with standard anamniote model systems (zebrafish and/or Xenopus) is essential; experience working with non-standard anamniote model systems will be an advantage. The post also needs microinjection skills and histology skills (wax sectioning and cryosectioning). Experience in performing focal electroporation in anamniote embryos will be an advantage. The postholder needs to be highly self-motivated and able to work independently. Applicants must be prepared to spend up to 2 months (usually April and June) each year in the USA, to collect embryos and do experiments during the spawning seasons for paddlefish and catfish embryos.
Informal inquiries and applications, including a CV and the names of at least two referees, and the University's standard application form (CHRIS/6), Parts I and III only, obtained from: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) should be sent (preferably emailed) to Dr Clare Baker, PDN Anatomy Building, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DY (cvhb1@cam.ac.uk).
- Limit of tenure: funds are available from the Leverhulme Trust for up to three years.
Quote Reference: PM10792
Closing Date: 6 January 2012 http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-10792/