Job
Postdoctoral Fellow
Organization
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Developmental Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Cell Biology, Chromosome Biology
The Laboratory of Chromosome Dynamics and Evolution, led by Dr. Takashi Akera, is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join our Evolutionary Cell Biology lab to study genetic cheating and its consequences on reproduction and speciation using mouse models.
About the position
Join the Takashi Akera Lab at the NIH for a fully-funded 5-year postdoc position to explore how selfish genetic elements subverts Mendel’s Law of Segregation to increase their transmission via associated impacts on female fertility.
Our Research Areas include chromosome dynamics during cell division, the evolution of female meiosis, the transmission bias by selfish genetic elements, and the cell-biological basis of species barrier models (using mice, including multiple non-model species).
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What you'll need to apply
Interested applicants should send a current CV, a cover letter detailing their research experience and interest, and the contact information of 3 professional references to Dr. Akera at the email below.
Contact name
Takashi Akera
Contact email
Qualifications
Prospective applicants must possess a PhD in cell biology, genetics, or related field, a strong background in confocal microscopy, mouse development, or genetics, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. They must also have a first author publication (or preprint) from their PhD research.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.
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