Two NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are immediately available.  Position 1: to study the regulation of adipokine expression/release as well as lipolysis/lipogenesis in human adipose tissue and a novel human adipocyte cell line LS14.  Position 2: to examine the mechanism by which hormones (prolactin, estrogens and xenoestrogens) confer chemoresistance in breast cancer.  A Ph.D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell/cancer biology, and related areas is required. The laboratory is located in the outstanding Vontz Center for Molecular Studies at the University of Cincinnati.  The center is part of a large medical center complex with superior research and transgenic animal facilities.  Salary is commensurate with experience and according to NIH scale.

Interested individuals should send their CV, statement of research interests and names of 2-3 references to: Nira Ben-Jonathan, Ph.D, Professor of Cancer and Cell biology, University of Cincinnati, 3125 Eden Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0521.  Email: Nira.Ben-Jonathan@uc.edu

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