POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - CANCER PREDISPOSITION AND DNA REPAIR PATHWAYS

The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position to investigate mechanisms of genomic instability and cancer susceptibility.

Our laboratory is part of the Masonic Comprehensive Cancer Center and focuses on elucidating functions of the Fanconi Anemia (FA) and Breast Cancer Associated (BRCA) Proteins in the context of cellular caretaker protein networks. We utilize biochemical assays in Xenopus cell-free egg extracts and human cell systems to identify novel FA/BRCA pathway players and to functionally and structurally characterize these evolutionarily young proteins. We seek enthusiastic candidates that have a solid background in molecular biology/ biochemistry and enjoy being part of a highly motivated research team. A specific interest and expertise in DNA repair and replication would be ideal.
Our research team works in an open lab structure that nurtures interactions with neighboring laboratories studying fundamental questions in cancer research and the DNA damage response.

The start date is negotiable but ideal start will be Fall 2009.

Please send a short statement of your research interests, a complete curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least two references by e-mail to
asobeck@umn.edu with "Postdoc Position Sobeck Lab" as subject line.