LAB POSITIONS AVAILABLE

TATJANA PIOTROWSKI

An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Piotrowski laboratory in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah, USA to study hair cell regeneration in the zebrafish lateral line. This position is available immediately.

Lateral line hair cells are homologous to inner ear hair cells of higher vertebrates. However, in mammals, hair cells do not regenerate and their loss is the leading cause of deafness. We are looking for a talented, highly motivated biologist to carry out studies aimed to molecularly dissect hair cell regeneration in the zebrafish. Applicants should have a strong record of accomplishment and experience in one or more of the following areas: Molecular techniques, bioinformatics, cell biology, developmental or regeneration biology. The project involves FACS studies, microarray analysis, as well as functional analyses of candidate genes. The work is done collaboratively with the Sánchez Alvarado lab with the later lab focused on the employment of bioinformatic approaches. The University of Utah is a nationally and internationally recognized center for both zebrafish and regeneration biology, and provides a very stimulating and interactive research environment.

To apply please send a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and three reference letters of past advisors or mentors to: piotrowski@neuro.utah.edu.