Postdoctoral Position at UNC-Chapel Hill to study epigenetics and reprogramming:

Several postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Yi Zhang’s laboratory of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The positions have been created to conduct research on the following areas of studies:
a) The genetic and epigenetic mechanism of reprogramming, especially as related to iPS generation;
b) The molecular events surrounding paternal genome reprogramming in the zygote;
c) Epigenetic mechanisms underlying obesity and diabetic disease states.

The Zhang lab has been traditionally focused on the identification and characterization of epigenetic modifying enzymes (http://www.med.unc.edu/~zhangyi/lab.htm). Recently, the lab has been using cutting edge technologies, including single cell live imaging, FACS cell sorting, and iPS generation techniques to study the function of various epigenetic factors in specific biological processes. These processes range from cellular differentiation and reprogramming to the generation of disease states. More information about the lab can be found at http://www.med.unc.edu/~zhangyi/lab.htm. Candidates with good track record and previous experience in stem cell manipulation, live cell imaging, microinjector manipulation, metabolism or diabetes are encouraged to apply. Please send your CV, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Yi Zhang
Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Professor, Biochemistry and Biophysics
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
yi_zhang@med.unc.edu