Post-doctoral position; In vivo Biology: inStem 1366 views

Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) is inviting applications for the post of Post-doctoral associate in In vivo Biology.

About the project:

• Responsible for execution of in vivo and ex vivo studies related to new approaches for cancer therapy using genetically engineered murine models.
• This work will not only involve scientific studies to investigate the biology and pathogenesis of cancer, but also to study the effect of small molecule intervention using novel compounds and/or biologic agents.
• Training will be provided for the performance of in vivo ultrasonography for assessment of tumour development, and assessment of impact of therapy.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences, Pharmacology or related field.
• Applicant must have at least 3 years’ experience of research using mouse models of cancer.
• Applicant must possess the laboratory expertise including animal husbandry and colony management, proficiency in DNA, RNA and protein isolation, Genotyping and PCR.

Desirables:

• Experience in working with genetically engineered mouse models including cellular and molecular biological procedures.
• Experience in conducting in vivo preclinical cancer chemoprevention and therapeutics experiments desired.
• Experience in in-vivo experimental techniques including oral gavage, tail-vein bleeding and necropsy for tissue collection, as well as generation of primary tumour cell lines, mouse embryo fibroblast generation and development of xenograft models.
• Experience with RT-PCR, Western blot analysis and immunohistochemistry, as well as in cell culture and cell biology methods, is desired.

How to apply:

• Applications to be sent via email to [email protected]. following must be included with the applications:
• CV
• Publication list
• 3 professional referees with contact details
• Applicant must quote “In Vivo” and designation in the subject line of email.