Research Fellow position at Kyushu University Hospital

A Research Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Takahiro Maeda, M.D., Ph.D. at Kyushu University Hospital. Our laboratory uses gene editing and molecular/cellular biological techniques to elucidate the molecular basis of the globin switch and to develop novel therapeutics for sickle cell disease (SCD).

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2. Masuda T et al. Transcription factors LRF and BCL11A independently repress expression of fetal hemoglobin. Science. 2016 Jan 15;351(6270):285-9. PMID: 26816381.
3. Yamauchi T et al. Genome-wide CRISPR-Cas9 screen identifies leukemia-specific dependence on a pre-mRNA metabolic pathway regulated by DCPS enzyme. Cancer Cell. 2018 Feb 8. pii: S1535-6108(18)30012-6. PMID: 29478914

The applicant must have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and one or more first author publications in peer reviewed journals. Recent graduates are particularly encouraged to apply. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can interact well with others as part of a team. The applicant should also have a strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology. Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of interest, and names of three references (with contact information) to t_maeda@cancer.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp

Takahiro Maeda M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor Center for Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Kyushu University Hospital
3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
Phone: +81-92-642-5948
Fax: +81-92-642-5951
Email: t_maeda@cancer.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp