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Postdoctoral Fellow position:
Candidate will conduct research relating to the effects of transforming growth factor-beta1 within injured skeletal muscle. Ideal candidate should have a PhD/MD in molecular biology or cell biology, and experience in cell culture. Previous experience in dedifferentiation and signaling research will be considered. The candidate should have a solid publication record, the ability to conduct independent research, and be willing to work in a cross-disciplinary environment with various biologists. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Please email an updated CV or Biosketch, and a brief description of your research interests and career plans (< 1 page).
Contact: liy4@upmc.edu
posted March 11, 2008
Research Assistant position:
Responsibilities surround a long-term project employing adult stem cells from muscle or skin to repair injured and diseased liver. We are seeking an individual interested in advancing basic cell biology findings through research and development toward clinical translation for cell-based therapies. The successful candidate will examine adult stem cell differentiation capacity in vitro and in vivo. The ideal candidate should have experience working with hepatocyte isolation and culture, and possess technical expertise in biochemistry, flow cytometry, and immunohistochemistry, as well as basic and advanced molecular biology techniques.
Contact: liy4@upmc.edu
posted March 11, 2008
Both positions are immediately available, and are initially established for a two-year period. Salary is dependent upon the experience of the applicant; standard University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) benefits will be provided. |
