Postdoctoral positions

Postdoctoral positions are available starting January 2014 in the Cell 
Growth and Division laboratory at the European Institute of Chemistry 
and Biology (IECB), Bordeaux, France. The team use interdisciplinary 
techniques including state-of-the-art imaging, modeling and biochemistry 
to understand how cell growth is coordinated with cell cycle 
progression, a central problem in cell biology (McCusker & Kellogg Curr. 
Opin. Cell Biol. 2012). The team recently uncovered a novel mechanism by 
which a robust polarity axis is established during the cell cycle (Jose 
et al. J. Cell Biol. 2013). The projects will explore how membrane 
trafficking dynamics and Rho GTPase activity are modulated during the 
cell cycle (McCusker et al. Nat. Cell Biol. 2007; McCusker et al. Mol. 
Biol. Cell 2012). Since one project will involve high spatial and 
temporal resolution imaging, experience in biophysics and/or cell 
biology would be ideal. The second project will involve the biochemical 
investigation of Rho GTPase regulation, requiring expertise in 
biochemistry; however, the demonstration of other relevant skills will 
be welcomed.

IECB is a dynamic research institute housing 16 teams with expertise in 
the field of membrane/lipid biology, cell biology and chemistry, with 
which the candidate will have the opportunity to interact. The Cell 
Growth and Division laboratory has access to the technology platforms 
available at the University of Bordeaux, including cutting-edge imaging 
facilities.

Candidates interested in applying for the position should send a short 
cover letter outlining their research interests and a cv to the email 
address below. Candidates should also arrange for two letters of 
recommendation to be sent to Dr. Derek McCusker: 
growthanddivision2013@gmail.com

See also: 
http://www.iecb.u-bordeaux.fr/teams/MCCUSKER/McCuskerlab/Welcome.html