China: Postdoc positions to study noncoding RNA functions 2013

Postdoc positions are available immediately to study noncoding RNA functions in development of neural stem cells and in formation of human and mouse brains (Bian et al., 2013 Cell Reports; Otaegi et al., 2011, J. of Neurosc.; Kawase-Koga et al., J. of Cell Science). Candidates with a strong background in RNA biochemistry, mouse genetics, stem cell culture, bioinformatics, and/or molecular biology are strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits.

Candidates may take a short training at Cornell University Weill Medical College at New York City, and will be working full time at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China. Successful candidates have the opportunity to be promoted to positions equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor in a short period time.

Please send cover letter, research interests, CV, publications and three names who can provide recommendation letters in Word or PDF files by email to Dr. Sun at taosun11@sjtu.edu.cn or tas2009@med.cornell.edu.