Position Available in the CCR Details
The NCI Center for Cancer Research is part of the National Institutes
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Position Title: | Postdoctoral Fellow |
Contact Name: | Dr. David S. Schrump |
Contact Phone: | 301-496-2127 |
Contact Fax: | 301-451-6934 |
Contact E-mail: | david_schrump@nih.gov |
Branch/Laboratory/Program: | Surgery Branch |
Investigator's Home Page: | http://ccr.cancer.gov/staff/staff.asp?profileid=5765 |
Number of Positions Available: | 1 |
Research Area Key Words: |
DNA methylation and gene/ microRNA expression |
CV Required? | Yes |
Number References Required: | 3 |
Publications List Required? | Yes |
Position Description: |
To extend ongoing studies pertaining to microarray analysis of DNA methylation as well as gene/ micro RNA expression in respiratory epithelia following tobacco smoke exposure, as well as lung cancer cells exposed to DNA demethylating agents, and histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors.
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Experience Required: |
The successful candidate must have at least 3 years post-doctoral experience, and documented productivity and expertise in cancer epigenetics, including EMSA, DNA methylation arrays, MSP, bisulfite and pyro-sequencing and ChIP. Candidates with additional documented experience and productivity regarding analysis of micro-RNA expression are of particular interest. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to fundamental pre-clinical studies pertaining to the effects of tobacco smoke on the epigenome, as well as translational research regarding the use of DNA demethylating agents and HDAC inhibitors in lung cancer patients.
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Additional Information: |
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Location: | NCI-Bethesda |
NIH is part of the Department of Health and Human Services |