A postdoctoral position is available at NIH/NIEHS to study the role of certain zinc finger mRNA binding proteins in various aspects of mouse innate immunity and development. Studies will involve analysis of phenotypes resulting from knockout and knock-in mouse models as well as transgenic complementation studies. Cells derived from genetically modified mice will be used to extend these phenotypic analyses to the molecular level. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or Biochemistry, and have fewer than five years of relevant postdoctoral experience. Prior experience with genetically modified mice, mouse husbandry, and mouse genetics is necessary. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

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Perry J. Blackshear, M.D., D.Phil.
Box A2-05 NIEHS/NIH
111 Alexander Drive, Rall Building
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
E-mail: black009@niehs.nih.gov

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