Joslin Diabetes Center

Postdoctoral Position – Stem Cell Biology

Rohit N. Kulkarni MD PhD

Funded Postdoctoral position available immediately to study stem cell biology and cell fate specification of pancreatic islet cells.

Our laboratory utilizes cell biological, genetic and genomic approaches to identify and characterize stem and progenitor cell populations in adult tissues.  Particular interests include specification and function of pluripotent and tissue-specific stem cells in mice (JEM202:1599, 2005; Cell 116:639, 2004; Nature 441:1109, 2006), and molecular signals governing pancreatic beta cell growth (Nat Genet 38:583, 2006; PNAS 104:8977, 2007; Cell Metab 2009).  Current projects are aimed at derivation and directed differentiation of normal and disease-specific induced pluripotent (iPS) stem cells along endocrine lineage, specifically insulin-secreting beta cells, and lineages that give rise to vascular cells, retinal cells and kidney podocyutes that are frequently involved in diabetic complications. These studies will be relevant for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Seeking qualified individual interested in characterizing cell lineages and precursor populations.  Successful candidate will have strong background in developmental, stem cell biology and endocrinology.  Prior experience with flow cytometry, microscopy, ES cell culture and mouse handling desirable.

Send brief statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to:

Elizabeth.Morgan@joslin.harvard.edu