Postdoctoral positions are immediately available for candidates with interest in developmental biology and cancer. The focus of the lab is on the factors that mediate inductive signaling and cell specification of metanephric progenitors and their possible involvement in the pathogenesis of pediatric Wilms tumor, using murine transgenic models.

A strong background in molecular biology, cellular biology, or imaging technology with some experience in genetics and embryology is required. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and/or an M.D. and have less than five years' postdoctoral experience in a related field. The Laboratory is located at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Frederick, Frederick, MD and is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NCI, Center for Cancer Research (CCR).

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV including bibliography, and contact information for three references. Applications may be submitted online or sent directly to Dr. Perantoni as described below:

Alan O. Perantoni, Ph.D.
Acting Lab Chief, Cancer and Developmental Biology Laboratory
National Cancer Institute - Frederick
P.O. Box B, Building 538/Room 205D
Frederick, MD 21702-120
Office Phone: (301) 846-6529
Lab Phone: (301) 846-1242
Fax: (301) 846-5946
E-mail: perantoa@mail.nih.gov

This position is subject to a background investigation.


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