Positions Updated: July 31, 2009

 

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A Postdoctoral position is available immediately to work on the NIH funded project on trabecular meshwork cell and molecular biology in the context of aqueous humor drainage and glaucoma disease mechanism. The broad focus of this project is to investigate the role of cytoskeletal signaling mechanisms regulating cell contractile activity, cell adhesive interactions and extracellular matrix remodeling, and their potential role in aqueous humor drainage through the trabecular meshwork. Cell-based, organ culture, and animal model studies will be performed in this project.

 

Applicant must have a Ph.D. at the time of employment in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry  or related areas. First author publications in peer reviewed journals and experience in cell and molecular biology is desirable.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and benefits are provided.

 

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and three references to:

 

P. Vasanth Rao, PhD

Department of Ophthalmology

 Duke University School of Medicine

2351 Erwin Road

Durham, NC 27710

Email: rao00011@mc.duke.edu

 

posted 7/14/2009