Postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Yibin Kang’s laboratory at the Department of Molecular Biology to study the molecular basis of cancer metastasis. We use molecular cell biology, genomics and bioinformatics, and mouse genetics approaches to study genes and signaling pathways that regulate the multi-step process of cancer metastasis (see Hu et al., Cancer Cell, 2009; Korpal, et al., Nature Medicine, 2009; Lu, et al., Genes & Development, 2009) and more details of our research at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/kang/).

Major areas of research in our laboratory includes: identification and functional characterization of metastasis genes using both xenograft and transgenic animal models, pre-clinical evaluation of anti-metastasis therapeutics, development of advanced imaging technology and non-invasive detection of tumor-stroma interaction during metastasis, the role of miRNAs in cancer progression and metastasis, molecular characterization of mammary gland stem cells and their link to breast tumor stem cells.

We welcome highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the field of molecular cell biology, cancer biology, genomics or genetics. Experience in transgenic mouse or bioinformatics are preferred but not required. Interested applicants need to submit a brief statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and list of references.  For further information about the position, please contact:

Yibin Kang, Ph.D.

Department of Molecular Biology

LTL255, Washington Road

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ 08544

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Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. You may apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu, requisition number 0900288. We strongly recommend that all interested candidates use the online application process.