Postdoctoral Position in Stem Cell Research

Postdoctoral positions are available in my laboratory in the Mouse Cancer Genetics Program at the National Cancer Institute of NIH.

Stem cells are responsible for maintaining tissue homeostasis and are tightly controlled by particular microenvironments known as niches. Tumors may arise from small populations of so-called cancer stem cells, which probably have arisen from mutations that dysregulate normal stem cell self-renewal. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms that control stem cell self-renewal versus differentiation is crucial to the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine and the development of effective anticancer therapies. However, it is very difficult to mimic the interactions between stem cells and their niches in the tissue culture system. My laboratory is studying stem cell and cancer stem cell regulation in both Drosophila and mouse in vivo model systems.

Candidates with a strong background in Drosophila genetics or mouse genetics are encouraged to apply. These positions are ideal for postdocs who are planning to conduct researches using both Drosophila and mouse systems in their own laboratories.

For general project information, please view the labs website at: http://ccr.cancer.gov/Staff/Staff.asp?profileid=5799. For information of our just submitted works on the intestine and kidney stem cells or information of our unpublished exciting mouse works, please email Dr. Steven Hou at shou@mail.ncifcrf.gov.

The salary will be based on relevant postdoctoral experience, starting from $43,200 for Ph.D. or M.D. with 0-1 years of postdoctoral experience. The appointment is for three years, with an option of a further two years. Applications should be sent to me by email.


Steven Hou, Ph.D.
Senior Principal Investigator
Head of Stem Cell Regulation and Animal Aging Section
The Mouse Cancer Genetics Program
National Cancer Institute of NIH

Building 560, Rm 12-70
NCI-Frederick,
Frederick, MD 21702-1201
Email: shou@mail.ncifcrf.gov