A position is open in the Leukemogenesis Section, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, National Cancer Institute. The research centers on questions related to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and how these diseases represent a dysregulation of normal myeloid cell development. One focus has been the identification of new oncogenic regions of the genome using retroviral insertional mutagenesis. The research project will involve the development of animal models to test the oncogenicity of genetic regions targeted by the mutagenetic screen. The project will involve development of vectors, performing assays for hematopoietic progenitor cells differentiation of fetal liver cells.

Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Expertise in flow-cytometry, mouse experiments, hematology, and molecular biology are highly preferred. Interested candidates should click on the button below or submit a cover letter, resume, bibliography, and three letters of reference to Dr. Linda Wolff at wolffl@mail.nih.gov.

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