Postdoctoral Position
Genetics of Birth Weight Variation and Pre-eclampsia
I am seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow to participate in one
or more of several projects studying the genetics of birth weight
variation and pre-eclampsia. My laboratory is taking a candidate
gene approach to determine the association between genetic
polymorphism and both birth weight variation and pre-eclampsia. Both
projects will also incorporate cDNA microarray analyses to explore
the regulatory networks underlying each phenotype and to identify
additional candidate genes. The potential also may exist to
participate in mapping QTLs in mice associated with birth weight
variation. The principal responsibilities of the person hired will
include: extraction of DNA/RNA, preparation of samples for
sequencing/fragment analysis/microarray hybridization in a core
facility, interpretation of sequencing/fragment analysis/microarray
output, performance of genetic analyses (association, QTL mapping),
and preparation of results for publication and presentation at
scientific meetings.
My laboratory is part of the new Center of Excellence in
Genomics and Bioinformatics at the University of Tennessee - Memphis
and is housed in the Children's Foundation Research Center (Le
Bonheur Children's Hospital). The person hired will have excellent
opportunities to interact with individuals utilizing the latest
techniques and tools of molecular research.
Please send a cover letter indicating the position (Genetics of
Birth Weight Variation and Pre-eclampsia), current CV, and contact
information for three references to radkins1 at utmem.edu.
Qualifications: Ph.D. granted by time of employment (required),
experience with association analysis, linkage analysis and/or
quantitative genetics (preferred)
Duration: 2 years, longer depending on funding
Start Date: Earliest possible date
Salary: $28,000 plus health insurance
Ronald M. Adkins radkins1 at utmem.edu
Assistant Professor Office: 901-572-5357
50 North Dunlap Lab: 901-572-4583
Children's Foundation Research Center FAX: 901-572-5036
and Center of Genomics and Bioinformatics
Room 308, West Tower
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center
University of Tennessee - Memphis
Memphis, TN 38103
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