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Job Description
The Thomas Laboratory is interested in identifying the mechanisms of tumor responses to targeted therapy in cancer. Previous publications from our group include: Nature Medicine 12, 122-127; Cancer Journal 15, 406-420; Science Translational Medicine 3(85): 85ra47.
A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated candidate with a background in molecular/cellular biology and/or genetics to join our research group. Evaluation of gene function will include the use of in vitro assays and mouse models; however, special emphasis will be placed on increasing the relevance of experimental findings to human cancer by validating potential therapeutic targets using primary patient samples and in vivo xenograft models. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing experiments in the laboratory which will include DNA, RNA, Protein extraction, Western blotting, Q-Real Time PCR, Tissue culture, Transfections, Chromatin Immunoprecipitation, Site Directed Mutagenesis, etc as well carry out data analysis resulting from experiments and help with manuscript preparation/writing.
Requirements include a PhD degree in Biology/ Molecular Biology/Genetics; excellent written and verbal communication; effective judgment and problem solving with minimal supervision is imperative in all facets of this position; highly motivated and committed to academic biomedical research; expertise in Excel, Graph Pad Prism and other bioinformatics analysis software such as BLAST; strong attention to detail, multi-tasking; and a willingness to learn new technologies. One year of experience is strongly preferred.
For more information and to apply online visit http://www.OHSUjobs.com, reference IRC33694 please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, contact information for three academic/professional references, and a writing sample.
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