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Sent: 11. marraskuuta 2009 9:32
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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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