Postdoctoral positions are available immediately to investigate molecular mechanism of TGF-beta signal transduction pathway, using both in vitro and in vivo systems (EMBO J, 2002, 21: 3749; Cell 2005, 121: 101; Cancer Cell 2006, 9: 445). For more information, please visit our web site, http://ccr.cancer.gov/Staff/Staff.asp?profileid=5634.

Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and be highly motivated to conduct a pre-established program in laboratory research. A strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or developmental or cancer biology is required. Experience in mice model is a plus.

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Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology, NCI
Building 37, Room 2056B
Bethesda, MD 20892-4255
E-mail: yingz@helix.nih.gov

This position is subject to a background investigation.


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