Position Available in the CCR Details
The NCI Center for Cancer Research is part of the National Institutes
of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
Position Title: | Postdoctoral Fellow |
Contact Name: | Scott Durum |
Contact Phone: | 301-846-1545 |
Contact Fax: | 301-846-6720 |
Contact E-mail: | durums@mail.ncifcrf.gov |
Branch/Laboratory/Program: | Laboratory of Molecular Immunoregulation |
Investigator's Home Page: | http://ccr.cancer.gov/Staff/staff.asp?profileid=5617 |
Number of Positions Available: | 1 |
Research Area Key Words: |
Immunology, T cells, apoptosis, homeostasis |
CV Required? | Yes |
Number References Required: | 3 |
Publications List Required? | Yes |
Position Description: | The laboratory of Scott Durum studies lymphocyte survival and death mechanisms. The focus is on the cytokine IL-7 which is essential for T cell development and survival. Current projects include characterizing a knock-in mouse showing cells expressing IL-7, the mechanisms of post-translational regulation of survival and death proteins by IL-7 and the role of IL-7 in inflammation-induced colon cancer. The fellowship is funded by the intramural program of the NIH and can support the follow 2-5yrs with competitive salary and health benefits. The lab is located on the Frederick MD campus of the National Cancer Institute NIH and offers numerous core facilities, training and other programs to benefit fellows. Please email letters of inquiry and provide reference letters by email. |
Experience Required: | PhD or MD |
Additional Information: | |
Location: | NCI-Frederick |
NIH is part of the Department of Health and Human Services |