Postdoctoral Fellow, Biomedical Sciences : Philadelphia, PA, United States

A new laboratory led by Dr. Rumela Chakrabarti in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated and organized Postdoctoral Fellow. The research interest of our laboratory is to understand the function of cell fate regulators in normal development and in breast cancer initiation and progression. Particularly, we are interested in understanding the function of the stem cell niche in normal tissue development as well as in breast cancer development.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, talented, and interested in leading a project aimed at unraveling the complex signaling networks in stem cell niche or microenvironment during normal breast development and in the context of tumorigenesis. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the foundation of a new research laboratory, to participate in a dynamic research environment, gain exposure to a innovative and collegial research community within the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and mentoring necessary to develop into an independent researcher.

Qualifications:
1. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a strong experience and skills in transgenic and knockout mice study, genotyping and animal surgery, primary cell cultures, molecular biology (cloning, mutagenesis, transcriptional analysis, mouse genotyping, isolation of mRNA and analysis, plasmid and lentivirus preparation and gene transfer), protein analysis (Western blot, FACS, IHC/IF and ELISA). 
2. Computer literacy including the ability to use a variety of software packages to analyze data 
3. Knowledge on tumor microenvironment is a plus. 
4. Applicant must have demonstrated the successful completion of projects during their graduate thesis studies. 
5. The qualified candidate should have strong communication skills in English, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to work independently in a collaborative setting.

You must furnish either a notarized copy of a diploma, or a notarized statement from the registrar or University official, that you have received your doctoral degree and completed all degree requirements in order for your appointment to be processed.