The Zhou laboratory in the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (http://abi.astate.edu) at Arkansas State University seeks a post-doctoral Research Associate to conduct cancer-related life/biomedical science research. Arkansas Biosciences Institute is a State-of-Art facility which opened the door in 2005. The ABI and the lab house excellent equipment and facility for the research in the field.

Our main goal is to understand how cell signaling system regulates the actin cytoskeleton/cell motility. We focus on a number of proteins involved in cell growth and survival pathways which also regulate the cytoskeleton/cell motility, by using mostly cultured mammalian cell systems combined with approaches including molecular biology, cellular biology and biochemistry. We are also interested in using transgenic mouse models to study biological functions of the proteins as well as those under pathological conditions. Relevant publications: Mol. Cell. Biol. (2003), 23, 8058-8069; J. Biol. Chem. (2006), 281, 36443-36453; J. Cell Sci. (2008), 121(17), 2913-2920.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. in molecular/cellular biology or closely-related life/biomedical science field. The ideal candidate would be a motivated scientist with a strong background in molecular biology (on the DNA and protein levels) and expertise on cell culture and microscopy. Solid background in signal transduction is preferred and knowledge/experience working with transgenic mice is considered a plus.

Competitive salary (comparable to that in the NIH guideline) will be provided. The city is about 1 hour driving from Memphis, TN. The Principal Investigator received his Ph.D. degree from Japan and also speaks Japanese language.

All applications must go through an online system. Please attach a cover letter, a comprehensive CV and a list of reference: https://jobs.astate.edu/userfiles/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1292247903875. Position #: A00253.

We are also recruiting graduate students; interested parties are welcome to contact Dr. Zhou directly.