02/23/2018
Another job - this time forwarded to me by one of our female biology graduates who is working with Dr. Katherine Aird
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Frances Weaver
12:51 PM (20 hours ago)
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Hi Alice,
If you think this is reasonable to post on the STEM-UP listsev, please do. It was sent to us by one of Katherine's grad students who is a Widener graduate.
The Aird Lab at Penn State College of Medicine is looking to expand our research team.
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available for highly motivated and productive applicants in the laboratory of Dr. Katherine Aird. The funded project is focused on the intersection of metabolism and the DNA damage response in the context of cancer development, cancer therapy, and/or aging. More information can be found on our website: https://sites.psu.edu/airdlab/.
Essential Qualifications:
Recent recipients of PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) degree or close to obtaining a doctoral degree. A strong publication history is essential. Necessary research skills include standard molecular and cellular biology techniques. In addition, candidates should have outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills and excellent written and oral skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in mouse models, especially cancer-related, is preferred.
Qualified candidates should submit a one-page cover letter stating reasons for their scientific interest in the lab and career goals, a curriculum vitae including technical skills, and the names and contact information of three references. Submit your application to: Katherine Aird, PhD at [email protected].
For more information about the postdoctoral program at Penn State College of Medicine, please visit the website at http://med.psu.edu/postdocs.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Home The Aird lab studies the mechanisms and pathological implications of cellular senescence. Cellular senescence is a stable cell cycle arrest that is a bona vide tumor suppression mechanism and also plays a role in age-related pathologies. In particular, her lab is interested in the intersection....
