A post-doctoral position is available to study the mechanisms governing mRNA localization to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of mammalian cells. We are seeking to understand the sorting processes that control mRNA partitioning between the cytosol and ER compartment of mammalian cells. (See: Mol. Biol. Cell (2008) 19(2):623-32 and RNA (2008) 14(3):445-53 – highlighted in Faculty of 1000). We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. with experience in RNA biology, RNA binding protein function and/or proteomics. This emerging field offers many opportunities for a dedicated young scientist to develop independent avenues of study.
The Department of Cell Biology at Duke University Medical Center is newly renovated and offers a highly interactive and supportive research environment (see: http://www.cellbio.duke.edu/Faculty/Research/Nicchitta.html and http://www.cellbio.duke.edu/).
The applicant will also have opportunities to interact and collaborate with colleagues at the Duke University Center for RNA Biology (http://mgm.duke.edu/biology/). Please send your curriculum vitae, a statement of past research and accomplishments and the names/contact information for three references to:
Christopher Nicchitta, Ph.D.
Department of Cell Biology, Box 3709
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
Phone: 919.684.8948
E-Mail: c.nicchitta@cellbio.duke.edu