美国加利福尼亚大学癌症研究中心生物统计学和计算生物学博士后岗位

Institution

Cancer Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco

Position

Postdoctoral Opportunity in Biostatistics/Computational Biologist in cancer research

Location

San Francisco, USA

Date Posted

Aug 24 2007

Description

We are searching for a statistical geneticist/computational biologist to complement our team of biologists who investigate the molecular mechanisms that regulate critical functions of TGFa1 in vascular biology and cancer (http://www.cancer.ucsf.edu/akhurst/index.php). The candidate will be a highly motivated recently qualified PhD or MS, with proven experience in human statistical genetics. Experience in genomics, bioinformatics and/or microarray gene expression analysis is also highly desirable. High degree of proficiency with statistical software packages (e.g. R, SPSS, SAS, Matlab, etc…).

The lab is taking a multi-disciplinary approach to study cancer and angiogenesis, including mouse tumorigenesis and developmental biology, mouse and human genetics, together with in vitro cell and molecular analysishttp://www.cancer.ucsf.edu/akhurst/index.php. The successful candidate will be goal-orientated, demonstrating a passion for science, innovative thinking and the ability to work independently and effectively but collaboratively. Strong English verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Contact

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating research interests and career goals, and names and contact information of three professional references to Dr. Rosemary Akhurst atrakhurst@cc.ucsf.edu.