Saturday, May 25, 2013

Postdoctoral Position in Functional Cancer Proteomics 2013 USA

A postdoctoral research position in functional cancer proteomics is available in the laboratory of Alex Kentsis at the Sloan-Kettering Institute,Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. We carry out research in pediatric oncology and cancer biology, and our current work is focused on the phenomenon of cellular plasticity, as it relates both to the fundamental mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis and emerging rational therapies.
In particular, we are studying the biology of refractory leukemias and pediatric renal tumors, and we are interested in understanding the principles of dysorganization of their genomes and proteomes, and determining the molecular mechanisms of response and adaptation of tumor cells to targeted therapies.
To answer these questions, we are developing new approaches, based on functional genomics and mass spectrometry proteomics, to decipher the mechanisms of genomic plasticity and adaptive signaling.
This post-doctoral research position will leverage an integrated team of researchers using functional genomics and proteomics, dedicated multi-dimensional nanoscale liquid chromatographs and high-resolution mass spectrometers, and dynamic intellectual environment of the SKI. Please see our website for full details of the research project. 
Requirements:
An ideal candidate is a PhD graduate with experience in mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry, who is interested in developing a research programme in functional cancer proteomics. Hands-on experience with the operation of high-resolution mass spectrometers and nanoscale chromatographs, and design of experiments using quantitative proteomics are essential.

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