Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Aging and Stem Cell Biology

Postdoctoral research fellow positions are available in Dr. Hongjun Liu’s lab in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at The University of Pittsburgh, starting April 2010. We are interested in the molecular mechanisms of mammalian aging from the perspectives of adult stem cells and their regulated tissue regeneration and organ homeostasis (Liu et al. 2007. Science. 317: 803-806; Liu et al. 2009. Nature. 459: 387-392). Using mouse genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and genomics approaches, we are currently investigating the effects of energy metabolism on adult stem cell self-renewal and their regenerative potentials and how dysregulation of adult stem cell self-renewal and differentiation in tissues and organs contributes to animal aging and the pathogenesis of age related diseases.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or M.D. degree (or equivalent) and have considerable experience in molecular biology, cell biology and signaling techniques. Previous experience with mouse genetics, flow cytometry, and microscopy is a plus.

Interested candidates are invited to apply. To apply, please send by email a single PDF copy of their applications including curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a cover letter describing their past research experience and career goals to:

Hongjun Liu, Ph.D.
Translational Medicine Branch
NHLBI, National Institutes of Health
10 Center Drive, Building 10-CRC, Room 5-3288
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel: 301-435-7632
Email: liuh4@nhlbi.nih.gov