Postdoctoral Position - Bmp signaling and generation/regeneration of cells into hepatopancreatic lineages


A Postdoctoral Position, Bmp signaling and generation/regeneration of cells into hepatopancreatic lineages, Georgia Institute of Technology

A Postdoctoral position is available in the School of Biology and the Parker H. Petit Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences (IBB), Georgia Institute of Technology, to study function of Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling in generation/regeneration of cells into hepatopancreatic lineages using zebrafish as model system.

Highly motivated individuals who recently obtained a PhD. and/or MD degree and have a strong background in molecular/cell and developmental biology are encouraged to apply. Experience in zebrafish and/or mouse genetics as well as confocal microscope is preferred but not required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The School of Biology and the IBB at Georgia Institute of Technology provides a highly stimulating and interactive scientific environment, and state-of-the-art facilities. Georgia Tech has a large, interactive, and vibrant scientific community based on the functional academic disciplines such as molecular, and cellular and tissue biomechanics, regenerative medicine, stem cell engineering, and systems biology.

Atlanta is considered to be the cultural capital and a primary transportation hub of the Southeastern United States.

Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae, a brief description of their research interests, and the names of three references to: chong.shin@biology.gatech.edu

Georgia Tech is a unit of the University System of Georgia and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with Immigration Control Reform Act of 1986.