Description

Dear Prospective Fellow,

A postdoctoral fellow position in Cell and Centrosome Biology is available in The Centrosome Biology Group, headed by Dr. Jadranka Loncarek, within the Cancer Innovation Laboratory (CIL) at the Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Frederick, Maryland, US.

Loncarek's group focuses on understanding the mechanisms of centrosome biogenesis, using transformed and untransformed human cultured cells as experimental models. The goal of our research is to understand the fundamental principles of centrosome and centriole biology, the involvement of the cycle regulators in the centrosome cycle, and the consequences of the loss of centrosome homeostasis in human pathologies such as cancer. More information about the lab and our publications can be found on the website.

https://ccr.cancer.gov/staff-directory/jadranka-loncarek .  

Our laboratory uses multidisciplinary approaches that include biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and various imaging modalities that include live, super-resolution, expansion, and electron microscopy. 

As a postdoctoral fellow, you will join a vibrant scientific research community that offers cutting-edge facilities, mentorship, and training opportunities. You will join ongoing laboratory research, design and conduct research, and write scientific manuscripts. You will have the opportunity to initiate new research directions and partake in our collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts. Don't hesitate to contact us directly to learn more about the current and future projects. 

About NCI's Center for Cancer Research

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is an intramural research component of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). CCR’s infrastructure facilitates basic and clinical studies and provides extensive opportunities for collaboration and allows scientists and clinicians to undertake high-impact laboratory- and clinic-based investigations. Investigators are supported by a wide array of intellectual, technological and research resources. For an overview of CCR, please visit http://ccr.cancer.gov/ .

This position is subject to a background investigation.  The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs; underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A candidate must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in Life or Biomedical Sciences and less than two years of postdoctoral training. A collaborative mindset, logical scientific thinking, strong verbal and written communication skills, and good technical skills in molecular/cellular biology. 

Experience in microscopy or bioinformatics will be an advantage. The candidates should be highly motivated to publish their work in high-impact journals and to become independent researcher.