From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of anita.tienhaara@helsinki.fi Sent: 11. marraskuuta 2009 9:32 To: FinBioNet Subject: [Bco] Post-doc (PhD student) position in mouse cancer genetics in the laboratory of Jukka Westermarck, UTU
POST-DOC (PhD student) POSITION IN MOUSE CANCER GENETICS
A post-doctoral position in mouse cancer genetics is available in the laboratory of Jukka Westermarck at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland (http://www.btk.fi/index.php? id=1279). Also PhD students with solid previous experience on working with genetically modified mouse models can be considered for the position. CIP2A is a novel clinically relevant human oncoprotein recently identifed by our laboratory (Junttila, et al., Cell, 130, 2007). Current results clearly indicate that CIP2A might be a potential target protein for future cancer therapies. The aim of the project is test this hypothesis and to study the in vivo oncogenic role of CIP2A by using a conditional CIP2A knock-out mouse models
recently developed in our laboratory. Especially the focus of the project will be in in vivo tumorigenesis experiments addressing whether conditional depletion of CIP2A would have therapeutic potential. Position is available immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. Position is initially for two years with a possibility to extension depending on the progress of the project.
Centre for Biotechology, University of Turku is a top-quality research center harbouring excellent core facilities and several research groups with distinguished publication profile in world leading journals (http://www.btk.fi/index.php?id=1880). The existence of compact, multidisciplinary campus area is the major strength of science in Turku. In addition, Biocity Turku umberella organization offers very high quality research education including e.g. weekly seminar series by world reknown speakers. Turku is a beautiful old city located in South-Western corner of Finland surrounded by a magnificient archipelago with thousands of small islands (http:// www.saaristo.org/eng/).
We are looking for hard-working and ambitious candidates with proven track record of successful scientific work. Solid previous experience on genetically modified mouse models will be a clear asset. To apply, e-mail to jukwes@utu.fi your CV and an application letter clearly describing your experience on working with genetically modified mouse models and your previous achievements in the field. Also include names and contact information of three references.
Recent publications:
Junttila et al.,: Cell, 130, 51-62, 2007.
Wu et al.,: Nature Methods, 6, 75-77, 2009.
Puustinen et al.,; Cancer Research, 69, 2870-2877, 2009.
Khanna et al.,; Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 101, 793-805, 2009.
Come et al.,: Clinical Cancer Research, 15, 5092-5100, 2009.
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