GENOMICS/BIOINFORMATICS
Research Associates/Post Doctoral Fellows/
Graduate Students/Summer Students
Michigan State University
Post Doctoral/Research Associate/Graduate and Summer Student
positions are available to:
(i) investigate the effects of gestational and lactational
exposure to estrogenic substances on male reproductive development and
fertility in mice
(ii) examine the effects of estrogenic chemicals on in
vitro human neuronal stem cell differentiation
(iii) establish gene expression profiles for various classes of
chemicals using in vitro and in vivo models
Natural and synthetic chemicals including endogenous steroids,
pharmaceuticals, nutriceuticals, phytoestrogens, pesticides,
environmental pollutants and industrial chemicals will be examined.
This position will provide an opportunity to acquire experience in a wide
variety of areas including animal handling, sperm assessment, in
vitro fertilization, in situ hybridization, cell culture, cDNA
array technology, laser capture microscopy, bioinformatics and the
statistical analysis of gene expression data. Further information
regarding research activities in the laboratory is available at
www.bch.msu.edu/~zacharet/.
This is a multifaceted position that will require a highly motivated and
well organized individual with excellent writing and oral communication
skills. Knowledge of molecular biology and/or biochemistry is essential.
Experience with animal handling, statistical analysis, genomics,
bioinformatics, computer programming and database management is highly
desirable. Competitive salary, including benefits, will be based on
training and experience.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a land grant university with an
enrollment of approximately 42,000 students in a greater community of
approximately 300,000, located in East Lansing, Michigan. The positions
will be within the Department of Biochemistry and the recently completed
National Food Safety & Toxicology Center. Both provide excellent
research facilities and a dynamic training environment.
Interested individuals are requested to submit a cover letter outlining
their research experience and career aspirations, a curriculum vitae and
copies of reprints to:
Tim Zacharewski, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Department of Biochemistry
223 Biochemistry Building
Wilson Road
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1319
USA
Office Tel: (517) 355-1607
Departmental Fax: (517) 353-9334
e-mail: tzachare@pilot.msu.edu
http://www.bch.msu.edu/~zacharet/
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Gen=BioinformPositions5.1.doc
Tim Zacharewski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Michigan State University
Department of Biochemistry
223 Biochemistry Building
Wilson Road
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1319
USA
Office Tel: (517) 355-1607
Lab Tel: (517) 353-1944
Departmental Fax: (517) 353-9334
Messages: (517) 355-1600
e-mail:
tzachare@pilot.msu.eduhttp://www.bch.msu.edu/~zacharet/
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