私の研究室では以下の要領でポスドク１名を募集しています。気孔形成過程の受容体ーリガンド動態のライブイメージングがメインのテーマです。細胞発生学に興味を持ち、共焦点レーザー蛍光顕微鏡を用いたライブイメージングに優れた方を募集しています。興味のある方に周知していただけると幸いです。尚、募集のポスターは以下からダウンロードできます。http://faculty.washington.edu/ktorii/Torii_postdoc07.pdf

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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: LIGAND-RECEPTOR DYNAMICS DURING ARABIDOPSIS STOMATAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Washington, Seattle

A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study ligand-receptor dynamics during stomatal patterning and differentiation. We have shown that a family of three receptor-like kinases control the density and orientation of asymmetric cell division and stomatal differentiation (Shpak et al. 2005 Science 309:290-293). Our more recent work has led to a discovery of a candidate ligand gene as well as downstream ‘key switch’ transcription factors that direct a series of cell-state transition leading to stomatal differentiation (Pillitteri et al. 2007 Nature 445:501-505; Hara et al. 2007 Genes & Dev 15:1720-1725). A successful candidate will develop new methods to study ligand-receptor dynamics at cellular and subcellular levels using molecular-genetic tools readily available in my laboratory (e.g. stomatal-lineage markers, mutant resources, and fluorescent-tagged receptors) and further develop new tools. The project seeks to unravel how cell-cell signals, specifically, ligand-receptor actions will translate into stomatal cell-type differentiation during epidermal development.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, ability to conduct research independently and as a team, and strong backgrounds in molecular biology, genetics, and imaging/microscopy. Candidates must be proficient and in confocal microscopy and imaging at tissue-, cellular-, or subcellular levels. Previous experience with Arabidopsis (plants) is a plus but not required.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is initially for one year, with possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. The successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for independent fellowships. Due to the guideline of University of Washington, preference will be given to candidates with less than four years of postdoctoral experience.

Please send a cover letter outlining your research interests and career goals, current curriculum vitae, and a name and e-mail address of three referees to:

Prof. Keiko Torii
Department of Biology, University of Washington
Box 355325,
Seattle, WA 98195-5325
ktorii@u.washington.edu
http://faculty.washington.edu/ktorii

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.