Postdoctoral fellow postdoctoral associate

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to focus on the molecular biology of melanocyte stem cells and/or melanoma.

The main goal of the Lang Laboratory at Boston University is to determine the molecular mechanism of stem cell maintenance, multipotential, and giving rise to differentiated cells, and how these same pathways are subverted in melanoma growth, survival, and metastasis. This candidate will have opportunities for in vitro and in vivo studies in melanoma cancer research.

These projects include molecular biology, histology and histopathology, genetic cistromics and transcriptomics, bioinformatics, protein biology, and mouse models. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, cancer biology, or related field.

Candidates also must have a track-record of productivity and publications, an ability to interact with a team and work independently and have an interest in mentorship and leadership positions. Candidates should be able to perform basic techniques in cell culture, molecular biology and DNA cloning, and experience with any of the following is a strength: cistromics/transcriptomics, bioinformatics, and/or mouse husbandry. Most projects require a mouse model component.

There will be opportunities for scientific writing, experimental design, and presentations; these activities are also required as part of this position.

Funding to support this position limits the candidates to those with 0-1 years of postdoctoral experience.

Requirements for application:
Applicants need to be in the continental U.S. and available for an in-person  addition, three documents
1) a CV,
2) a short statement outlining the interest in this position and future career goals, and
3) contact information for at least three references should be forwarded to Dr. Deborah Lang, deblang.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer.