Institution Name Indiana University School of Medicine
Department Name Medical & Molecular Genetics
Position Title Postdoctoral Fellow
PI Dr. Hiromi Tanaka
URL http://genetics.medicine.iu.edu/faculty/hiromi-tanaka-ph-d/

Description:
A postdoctoral position is available at Indiana University School of Medicine. The qualified applicants holding an MD or PhD will investigate the role of telomere maintenance and telomerase regulation in cancer and aging.

Requirements:
Candidates must be a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow interested in human telomere and telomerase biology. Candidates have less than 3 years of research experience beyond their terminal degree are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those who have experiences in molecular and cellular biology, medical genetics, and biochemistry. Their creativity, productivity, and the ability to interact within a team will be required. Candidates who are enthusiastic, critical thinking, inquisitive and desire to make a contribution are ideal.

Application Instructions:
Applications should be sent by email to: Hiromi Tanaka (hirtanak@iupui.edu), and include a curriculum vitae, a letter describing the candidate's research background, and the names of 3 references.

Selected publication:
Hiromi Tanaka*, Satoshi Abe, Nazmul Huda, LiRen Tu, Matthew J. Beam, Brenda Grimes, and David Gilley*: Telomere fusions in early human breast carcinoma. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 109:14098-14103, 2012 [*shared corresponding author]