Postdoc/PhD in Cytoskeleton Organization In Development, Disease And Evolution : Oeiras, Portugal
Position: We have two postdoctoral/doctoral positions available, funded by the European Research Council, an EMBO installation grant and EMBO YIP. Fellowships may be taken for up to 3.5 years. Positions are available from August 2012 for highly motivated scientists.
Research projects: Our research focuses on the cytoskeleton in normal development, disease and evolution, with a focus on the centrosome, cilia and flagella. These structures are often altered in a variety of human diseases such as cancer and infertility. Our laboratory uses an integrated approach that combines cell biology, genetic and biochemistry studies in model organisms and in human cells, with bioinformatics, mathematical modelling and patient samples. One Fellowship will focus on studying the mechanisms of regulation of centrosome number, while the other focuses on the mechanisms controlling centriole structure, two properties that are often altered in human disease.
Publications: Brito et al, COCB, 2012; Carvalho-Santos et al, JCB, 2011; Carvalho-Santos et al, JCS, 2010; Cunha-Ferreira et al, Curr Biol, 2009; Rodrigues-Martins et al, Science 2007; Rodrigues-Martins et al, Curr Biol, 2007.
Location: The Gulbenkian Institute (IGC) is an international institute located in a sea-side town close to Lisbon, Portugal, and integrated in a multidisciplinary campus. It is a world-leading biology research center, providing modern facilities and an exciting research environment. The IGC Postdoctoral Research Program focuses on developing the postdoc research, independence and leadership skills. The IGC was elected as one of the 10 best places to do a postdoc by The Scientist magazine.
Application: We are seeking extremely motivated scientists. Experience using human tissue cultured cells or genetically tractable organisms (yeast, Drosophila, C. elegans) is a plus, but we will consider all backgrounds, including biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics and medicine. To apply, please submit your CV, letter of intent of research and names of two referees to Mónica Bettencourt-Dias by the 31st of April 2012. Email: mdias@igc.gulbenkian.pt