Molecular mechanisms of tumor suppression

A Postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Pier Paolo Scaglioni. Areas of interest include: 1. Characterization of the tumor suppressive functions of the Promyelocytic leukemia gene; 2. Study of the properties of oncogenic K-RAS mutants; 3. Elucidation of the role of the CK2 protein kinase in tumorigenesis. These research topics will be addressed with a combination of molecular/cellular biology techniques and mouse genetics taking advantage of lung cancer and leukemia mouse models. Experience in the field of cellular/cancer biology is strongly recommended. For preliminary data please refer to our recent publications: Cell. 2006. 126:269-83; Nature. 2006. 441:523-7. Nat Cell Biol. 2004. 6:665-72.
For details of research please refer to: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/findfac/professional/0,2356,86271,00.html

Candidates should hold an M.D. and/or a Ph.D. degree.

Send CV, career statement and contact information of three references to:
Pier Paolo Scaglioni, MD (pier.scaglioni@utsouthwestern.edu)
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Hematology/Oncology
Simmons Cancer Center
6001 Forest Park
ND3.120A
Dallas, TX 75390-8852 USA
Office Tel: 214/645-6449
Lab Tel: 214/645-6445/6
FAX: 214-645-5988