Postdoctoral Associate Position : Miami , FL, United States

A postdoctoral associate position is available now in a vigorous research laboratory at the Department of Bioclemistry and Molecular Biology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida for highly motivated, well trained individual interested in pursuing Blood Cancer and Epigenetic research. The successful candidate will evaluate the cellular and molecular mechanism by which TET2 mutations lead to myeloid malignancies using various Tet2-deficient (constitutive and conditional) and Tet2 transgenic (WT, catalytic inactive and truncated Tet2) mouse models. Qualified applicant should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and a strong background in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry or related fields, and preferably have experience working with hematopoiesis and mouse models of cancer. Applicants with experience in stem cell biology or who are familiar with bioinformatic tools (particularly next generation sequencing data analysis) are encouraged to apply. The ideal applicant is a goal oriented, pro-active and hard-working individual with excellent organizational skills who is passionate about making a difference in cancer research. Excellent computer and communication skills and proficiency in English are mandatory. Qualified candidates may submit a CV, cover letter, expected availability date, a complete list of publications, and 3 name of references (PDF Format) through E-mail to: Mingjiang Xu MD/PhD, Associate Professor at Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1011 NW 15th Street, Room 411, Gautier Building, MC R629, Miami FL, 33136-1019. University of Miami is an EEO/AA employer, (M/F/D)