Human Molecular Genetics Program

Human Molecular Genetics Program - Current Job Openings

1) Post-Doctoral Research Associate

A post-doctoral position is available immediately to join a research team working on the chromatin structure and regulation of expression of the CFTR gene, which when mutated causes Cystic Fibrosis. Highly motivated post-doctoral scientists with quality doctoral and/or post-doctoral research experience and a good publication record are invited to apply. The successful candidate will have proven skills in all aspects of gene regulation including Chromatin Immunoprecipitation, DNAse I footprinting, EMSA, siRNA and related techniques. The research will take place in the Children's Memorial Research Center laboratories in Lincoln Park, which provide an outstanding research environment. Successful applicants will be eligible for post-doctoral appointments in the Department of Pediatrics, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. The post is available for two years in the first instance.

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Please email letter of application, CV, and the names of three referees to c-pomeroy@northwestern.edu. Refer to CMRC / HMG / Harris 12/07.

Last updated 12/14/07

2) Post-Doctoral Research Associate

The Herzing laboratory is looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral applicant interested in defining the consequences of epigenetic misregulation of autism candidate genes in cell- and mouse-based model systems. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, experience in Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience or Behavioral Phenotyping, the ability to work independently, design and execute experiments and analyze data, and to demonstrate both written and verbal fluency in English. Please send curriculum vitae along with the names and contact information of three references to l-herzing@northwestern.edu.