A post-doctoral position is available immediately in Dr. Chris Westlake’s laboratory, located in the Laboratory of Cell and Development Signaling, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Our group combines cell and developmental biological and advanced microscopy imaging approaches to understand disease and cancer mechanisms. These approaches are complemented using biochemistry/proteomics, biophysical, and genomics approaches and animal models (mouse, zebrafish, and frog). We offer excellent opportunities in advanced fluorescence and electron microscopy imaging and analysis; including super resolution SIM/STORM/STED microscopy, live cell spinning disk confocal, lattice light sheet microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. A newly acquired Elyra7 SIM2 microscope is available in the lab for super resolution live and fixed cell imaging (60-100nm resolution). Our group also uses volumetric electron microscopy (focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy; FIB-SEM) and correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM).

For additional information on the Westlake Lab please visit: https://ccr.cancer.gov/Laboratory-of-Cell-and-Developmental-Signaling/christopher-j-westlake

• PhD in cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, or related discipline
• Less than five years of post-doctoral experience with a track record of productivity
• Solid experience in cell biology and microscopy-based experimental approaches
• Candidates should have a strong interest in membrane trafficking, cilia biology and/or signal transduction.
• Experience and/or interest in using animal models is desired.
• Outstanding interpersonal/communication skills and work ethic.

Applications for the position should include a CV and names/contact information of three professional references. For more information/applications please contact Dr. Christopher Westlake chris.westlake@nih.gov . Please write “Postdoctoral application” in the subject heading.

Employer name: Dr. Christopher J Westlake
Membrane Trafficking and Signaling Group
Laboratory of Cell and Developmental Signaling
NCI-Frederick, NIH

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