Medical Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 124

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Breast Cancer Research

Postdoctoral fellowship positions are available immediately in the laboratories of Dr. Adrian V. Lee or Dr. Steffi Oesterreich in the newly created Women’s Cancer Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, and Magee Women’s Research Institute.
Recently used techniques include transcriptomics, reverse phase proteomic arrays, ChIP-seq, massively parallel sequencing, genome-wide methylation arrays, confocal microscopy
The appropriate candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, and published-expertise in molecular and cellular biology. The position is available immediately for a one-year initial period, extendable for an additional two to three years with satisfactory accomplishment. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and experience.applicants should send a curriculum vitae, along with names and contact information for three references to Nadine Ryan.

Fellowship Application Deadline: March 12, 2011

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Research Position, National Institute of Immunology, India: Life Sciences

Applications are invited from candidates possessing the following qualifications for filling up 1 position of Scientist in DBT sponsored project titled, Primate Resource and Research Centre and facility on small animals – an incubator for translational research, initially for a period of one year, on consolidated emoluments of Rs 42,000/- p.m.

Qualifications: PhD, in any branch of Life Sciences, with 1 year post doctoral experience having flair for conducting intricate animal experiments.
The selected candidate has to carry out intricate animal experiments and discharge any other duties assigned from time to time.
Emoluments: The assignment will be for a period of one year on monthly consolidated contract emoluments of 42,000/- p.m.

1. The post exists in a sponsored project and is purely temporary. There shall be no claim for regular appointment against any core post of the Institute.

2. The post is initially for a period of one year. The other terms and conditions governing the appointment shall be as per the Rules and Regulations of the Institute applicable to project employment.

3. No hostel housing facility will be provided.

4. Applicants may clearly indicate the category they belong to i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PH and attach documentary proof of the same.

5. Candidates called for interview shall not be paid TA/DA.

6. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Scholarship Application Deadline:4th February 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellow,Albany,USA: Cancer Research

The Center for Cell Biology & Cancer Research at the Albany Medical College is now seeking to fill one postdoctoral research position in cancer research. The successful candidate will be investigating the role of a putative tumor suppressor in the DNA damage response and the development of cancer. As such, the candidate must have prior experience in the field of cancer research. Experience with animals (particularly genetically-engineered mouse).Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology or related fields, and should be highly motivated, independent, and have demonstrated productivity in graduate work. Send curriculum vitae, including research experience, publication list and contact information for three references to: Dr. C. Yan

Application Programme Deadline: March 12, 2011

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