Postdoctoral Positions in Embryonic and Stem Cell Signaling.
Funded postdoctoral positions are available in the lab to study the role of cell signaling primarily in Xenopus embryonic development, but with tangential opportunities in mammalian stem cell biology and evolution. You will investigate signaling mechanisms in the TGF-ß superfamily of growth factors, encompassing canonical (Smad) and non-canonical signaling by BMP and nodal/activin pathways. Complementary work using both Xenopus embryos and stem cells will be encouraged. Potential projects include investigating the functions of ubiquitin ligases (e.g. Smurfs and others), new or understudied protein partners of Smads and Smurfs, BMP or nodal target genes, and crosstalk between TGF-ß pathways and other cellular pathways. These topics are being approached at the biochemical, cellular and embryonic levels, using a wide range of modern techniques, illustrated by lab publications available on this website. Furthermore, these projects can be meshed with evolutionary developmental biology studies using a cnidarian model, the Starlet Sea Anemone, Nematostella vectensis.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. with expertise in molecular, cellular and/or developmental biology. Experience with embryos and cell culture is preferred, but not required. Enthusiasm, motivation and an eagerness to learn new methods and systems are a must. Competitive applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills, and one or more peer-reviewed publications.
The Thomsen laboratory is part of The Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and Center for Developmental Genetics, located in the Center for Molecular Medicine at Stony Brook University. The campus is situated on the north shore of Long Island in very close proximity to beaches, parks, wetlands and vineyards, and within easy striking distance of New York City and its myriad cultural assets.
Additional website with Stony Brook University links: www.stonybrook.edu/biochem/thomsen
Email your c.v. and cover letter to jerry@thomsenlab.org