Job Description
A postdoctoral position in cell and centrosome biology is available immediately to study the fundamental principles of centriole and centrosome assembly in normal and cancerous human cells.
The goal of our research is to understand the cellular mechanisms that drive centriole and centrosome assembly and to understand the processes that lead to their aberrations in human cancers. Our laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and various sophisticated imaging modalities such as 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 our current and evolving research directions and partake in our collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts.
Qualifications and Job Details
Required and Preferred Skills
A candidate must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in Life or Biomedical Sciences and less than two years of postdoctoral training. The candidate should be highly motivated to pursue a research career and must have a collaborative mindset, logical scientific thinking, strong verbal and written communication skills, and excellent experimental skills in biochemistry and in molecular/cellular biology.
Experience in light/electron microscopy or protein biochemistry is an advantage.
About the NCI Center for Cancer Research
The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is home to nearly 250 basic and clinical research groups located on two campuses just outside of Washington, D.C. CCR is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and makes up the largest component of the research effort at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Centrally supported by long-term funding and a culture of complete intellectual freedom, CCR scientists are able to pursue the most important and challenging problems in cancer research. We collaborate with academic and commercial partners and advocacy groups across the world in efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer and HIV/AIDS. The CCR research portfolio covers the full spectrum of biological and biomedical research. Our work ranges from basic to translational and clinical, and our clinical trials are conducted in the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research that offers a robust infrastructure to support CCR’s patients on an estimated 250 open studies. The success of CCR is grounded in an exceptionally strong discovery research program that provides the foundation for the seamless translation of insights from bench to bedside. Read more about CCR, the benefits of working at CCR and hear from our staff on their CCR experiences.
Frederick
Frederick is the second largest city in Maryland but retains a “small town” feel, surrounded by mountain views with a vibrant Main Street community. The city offers outstanding schools, a balanced and thriving economy and a highly educated workforce.
US Permanent Residents are also welcome to apply for this position.
Applications should be sent directly to Dr. Jadranka Loncarek at jadranka.loncarek@nih.gov.
Please don't hesitate to contact us directly to learn more about our research. More information about the lab can be found on my website.