Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician
Employer: Boston Biomedical Research Institute
Location: Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Technician positions in Degenerative Disease and Regenerative Biology

A postdoctoral and a research technician positions are available in September, 2007, to study physiological and pharmacological function of hormonal signaling in neurons. The study will focus on determining the mechanism underlying neuroprotection conferred by cytokines in neurodegenerative disease models, such as Huntington’s and Parkinson’s disease models, using cellular systems and mouse models.

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated. Postdoctoral position requires M.D. or Ph.D. in the fields of cell/molecular biology or neurobiology. For the technician position, candidates should have a B.S., and experience with mice is a plus.

Salary will be set according to the Boston Biomedical Research Institute Guideline and a comprehensive benefits package will be provided.

The Boston Biomedical Research Institute is an independent, non-profit research institute in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA. The Institute is dedicated to basic biomedical research to promote the understanding, treatment and prevention of human diseases, and provides state-of-the-art research facilities and a collegial working environment (website at www.bbri.org).

To apply, send a cover letter stating your scientific interests and experience, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to: Moonkyoung Um, Ph.D. (um@bbri.org).