A postdoctoral position is available in my laboratory in the Mouse Cancer Genetics Program at the National Cancer Institute of NIH.

Stem cells are responsible for maintaining tissue homeostasis and are tightly controlled by particular microenvironments known as niches. Tumors may arise from small populations of so-called "cancer stem cells," which probably have arisen from mutations that disrupt normal stem cell self-renewal. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanism that controls stem cell self-renewal versus differentiation is crucial to the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine and to the development of effective anticancer therapies. However, it is very difficult to mimic the interactions between stem cells and their niches in the tissue culture system. My laboratory is studying stem cell and cancer stem cell regulation in both Drosophila and mouse in vivo model systems.

Candidates with a strong background in Drosophila or mouse genetics are encouraged to apply. This position is ideal for a person who is planning to conduct research using both Drosophila and mouse systems in his/her own laboratory.

For general project information, please view the lab's Web site, http://ccr.cancer.gov/Staff/Staff.asp?profileid=5799. For information of our unpublished exciting mouse works, please e-mail Dr. Steven Hou at hous@mail.nih.gov.

The salary will be according to the NIH-pay scale based on relevant postdoctoral experience. The appointment is for three years, with an option of a further two years.

To apply, click on the button below, or send your CV to me by e-mail.

Steven Hou, Ph.D.
Senior Principal Investigator
Head of Stem Cell Regulation and Animal Aging Section
The Mouse Cancer Genetics Program
National Cancer Institute of NIH

Building 560, Room 12-70
NCI-Frederick,
Frederick, MD 21702-1201

This position is subject to a background investigation.


The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

To apply:

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Specifically, the Institute:

• Supports and coordinates research projects conducted by universities, hospitals, research foundations, and businesses throughout this country and abroad through research grants and cooperative agreements.
• Conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics.
• Supports education and training in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines for participation in basic and clinical research programs and treatment programs relating to cancer through career awards, training grants, and fellowships.
• Supports research projects in cancer control.
• Supports a national network of cancer centers.
• Collaborates with voluntary organizations and other national and foreign institutions engaged in cancer research and training activities.
• Encourages and coordinates cancer research by industrial concerns where such concerns evidence a particular capability for programmatic research.
• Collects and disseminates information on cancer.
• Supports construction of laboratories, clinics, and related facilities necessary for cancer research through the award of construction grants.