Post Doctoral Fellow - REELIN / 08-14012

Position Description:

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Tom Curran at The Joseph Stokes, Jr. Research Institute of The Children'sHospital of Philadelphia, an interdisciplinary institution dedicated to conducting basic, clinical and translational research on conditions and diseases that affect children. The postdoc will investigate the role of the Reelin pathway in brain development. Since the discovery of Reelin (D’Arcangelo et al., Nature 1995), several molecular components of a complex signaling pathway that controls cell positioning during brain development have been uncovered. We are using a combination of molecular, biochemical,cell biological and genetic approaches to unravel the mechanisms responsible for shaping the mammalian brain. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences and a strong background in either molecular biology or neuroanatomy. Additional experience with mouse genetics is desirable. Postdoctoral fellows at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia receive mentored training in a rich scientific and collaborative environment thatincludes the resources of the adjacent University of Pennsylvania. Visit www.stokes.chop.edu for more information about The Joseph Stokes, Jr. Research Institute and its research programs. Interested individuals should submit their resume to www.stokes.chop.edu

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences and a strong background in either molecular biology or neuroanatomy. Additional experience with mouse genetics is desirable.