A joint-postdoctoral position is available working in the laboratories of Drs. Xiang-lei Yang and Paul Schimmel at California campus and Dr. Shuji Kishi at Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute. The successful candidate will be involved in basic and translational research focused on elucidating underlying molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and aging in terms of both canonical and non-canonical functions of aminoacyl tRNA synthetases in the zebrafish model system. The researcher will also have a very unique opportunity to develop a cross- and interdisciplinary approach using methods and logic of biochemistry and molecular cell biology merging with genetics, x-ray crystallography, evolutionary analysis, and high-throughput screening assays for disease targets and learn critical aspects of the drug discovery and development process through utilizing zebrafish as the key model.

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a related scientific discipline such as developmental biology and genetics and comprehensive molecular biology background, including genotyping, Q-PCR, molecular cloning, vector design and construction, in situ hybridization, western blotting and immunohistochemistry is required. Experience working with zebrafish is highly recognized. Must be highly self-motivated and possess a strong ambition to become an independent investigator.

To be considered, please send a cover letter describing your research interests, your CV, copies of at least two representative publications, and a list of three individuals that can serve as references to:
Xiang-lei Yang and Paul Schimmel , The Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology and Department of Molecular Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, BCC-379, 10550 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
Shuji Kishi , Department of Metabolism and Aging, The Scripps Research Institute Florida, 130 Scripps Way #3B3, Jupiter FL 33458, USA

投稿者：貴志周司（kishi@scripps.edu）