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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Postgraduate Researcher Position at UCSF We are recruiting a full-time salaried research assistant to work in=20 the laboratory of Dr. Donald M. McDonald, who holds appointments in the Department of Anatomy (Professor), Cardiovascular Research Institute (Investigator), and Comprehensive Cancer Institute at UCSF. The focus of the lab's research is vascular biology, with particular interests in angiogenesis and vascular remodeling in inflammation. Specifically, we are investigating (1) cellular mechanisms involved in angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis and microvascular remodeling in animal models of chronic airway inflammation; (2) abnormal features of endothelial cells and other vascular cells of angiogenic and remodeled blood vessels, including changes in vascular permeability and expression of novel proteins; and (3) strategies of targeting abnormal endothelial cells of blood vessels in tumors and inflamed tissues, with the eventual goal of targeting the delivery of therapeutics or diagnostics to sites of disease. The major disciplines represented in this research are cell biology, pathophysiology, immunology, and molecular biology. The experiments in the laboratory involve the use of mouse models of cancer and chronic inflammation. In many experiments, tissues are analyzed by a variety of morphological and immunohistochemical techniques using light, fluorescence, confocal, and electron microscopy. After a training period, the successful applicant will perform experiments independently. The postgraduate researcher will also be responsible for ordering mice and reagents, caring for animals, preparing buffers and general laboratory upkeep, writing experimental protocols, and administering drugs to mice, as well as performing surgery, removing and processing tissues, making morphometric measurements, and analyzing results. These responsibilities often require work in excess of 8 hours per day and occasionally on weekends. However, if the applicant is self-motivated, knows how to prioritize, enjoys learning, interacts well with persons of different backgrounds, and can manage occasional inevitable technical setbacks, the job provides an excellent learning experience. The positions are available in the late spring or early summer of 2006. At the latest, the new research assistants should plan to begin work in early June. Although a two-year commitment is essential, the job is temporary in that it is assumed that the applicants will eventually attend medical school or graduate school. In general, we are looking for highly motivated students who have a strong science background. Oral and written language skills, effective interpersonal skills, and computer skills are also very important. No prior research experience is required, but it would be an obvious advantage. Interested students should submit their resume to Rachel Davis at the e-mail below. Resumes should include science and math courses completed, prior research and work experience, career objectives (M.D., Ph.D., or both), MCAT or GRE exams taken and scores, earliest possible starting date, names and contact information for three references, and desired date of matriculation into medical or graduate school. Rachel Davis, Shaun O'Brien and Scott Norberg E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^ Anne Aaboe phone: (510) 643-7473 Undergraduate Advising Manager fax: (510) 643-2208 Molecular & Cell Biology email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2083 Valley Life Sciences, #3200 web: mcb.berkeley.edu/undergrad Berkeley, CA 94720 ---------------------------------------------------------------- The above message does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of MCBcDNA, mcbUSA, the MCB Department, or UC Berkeley. TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS LIST, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe mcb-infoline" in the message body. Please send questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For a list of upcoming events and information about the student clubs: MCBcDNA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/ mcbUSA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbusa/
