ERC funded Post-doctoral position: Pasteur Institute, Paris

How stem cells contribute to tissues during growth and regeneration remains largely unknown in vertebrates. Skeletal muscle provides an excellent paradigm to investigate this issue since powerful transcription factors that play important roles in specifying and determining skeletal muscle identity have been identified. The Tajbakhsh lab has a wide range of genetically modified mice and has been investigating this question in the context of developmental and regenerative biology.

Project: Mechanisms regulating asymmetric and symmetric cells divisions in adult muscle stem cells in the mouse. This project follows from previous work in the laboratory demonstrating asymmetric segregation of DNA strands to daughter cells, and direct association of this phenomenon with daughter cell fates (Nature Cell Biology 2006, Nature Reviews Molecular Cellular Biology, 2009; Cell, 2012).

Funding: ERC Advanced Grant. Funding is available for the postdoctoral position for 3 years with the possibility of an extension. Applicants willing to apply for their own independent funding, however, are encouraged to do so.

Requirements: A doctoral degree, strong experience in cellular and molecular biology and microscopy. Proficiency in English is required. Outstanding, highly motivated candidates who are creative minded and independent are encouraged to apply.

Application process: Please send one PDF file to shaht@pasteur.fr with the following:

–  cover letter

– concise summary of previous research activities

– curriculum vitae including the publication list and contact details for 2 referees

Prof. Shahragim Tajbakhsh

Stem Cells and Development

Dept. of Developmental & Stem Cell Biology

Pasteur Institute

25 rue du Dr. Roux

75015, Paris, FRANCE

E-mail:   shaht@pasteur.fr

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