Post-doctoral position: Endocrinology of prostate cancer, Texas, USA

Via www.naturejobs.com. Due to a recently awarded grant, a 3-year post-doctoral position is available immediately at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. The successful candidate will work on a cutting edge project studying the link between metabolic/hormonal parameters and prostate cancer.

Under the leadership of Dr Bert W. O’Malley, the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine is a pioneer in the field of gene regulation, steroid receptors and hormone action, providing a rich scientific environment with many unique and unparalleled research training opportunities. Highly motivated individuals with a PhD in molecular biology and at least 2-3 years of prior post-doctoral experience are sought, with a documented competence and experience in the biology of cancer, preferably prostate cancer and/or nuclear receptors (androgen receptor, estrogen receptor) and a demonstrated record of research productivity in high-impact journals.

Technical expertise in standard basic molecular and cellular techniques, including cell culture, transfections/transductions, siRNA, molecular cloning, plasmid isolation, and animal studies is a necessity. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, dedicated to science and problem solving, with organisational skills and effective at working independently and leading projects, while also collaborating and assisting the team in its collective research goals. Interested candidates should email their CV and the names of three referees by 31 August 2011 to [email protected].

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