A post-doctoral position is available to start immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Holland, located at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is a world-class institution that is consistently ranked amongst the top three medical research schools in the USA. 

The Holland laboratory is studying the molecular mechanisms that control accurate chromosome distribution and the role that mitotic errors play in human health and disease. Our work utilizes a combination of chemical biology, biochemistry, cell biology and genetically engineered mice to study pathways involved in mitosis and their effect on cell and organism physiology. A major focus of the group is to develop cell and animal-based models to study the role of cell division defects in genome instability and tumorigenesis. This position is available as early as January 2015.

For more details of our recent publications and research interests please visit our website atwww.hollandlab.com.
The successful applicant must have, or be in the process of completing, a PhD. The ideal candidate will have experience in mouse models, cell biology or biochemistry. We also welcome those with backgrounds in engineering, chemistry, and physics who are interested in applying their expertise to biological systems. All candidates must be highly motivated and have a strong record of independent research

Applications should be sent to aholland@jhmi.edu and should include a letter detailing the candidate’s motivation for this position, a full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and addresses of three referees.

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Job details

Employer:Johns Hopkins University Shcool of Medicine

Website:http://www.hollandlab.com

Location:Baltimore, MD, United States

Expires;February 28, 2015

Job type;Postdoctoral

Salary:$45,000 +

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Permanent

Job hours:Full-time