Review of applications will begin upon receipt, but the application deadline is July 1, 2001. The School of Dental Medicine and the Health Center have targeted the area of skeletal biology for continued growth and development, building on the considerable existing strength in this field at the Health Center. The goal is to develop a cohesive, interactive, synergistic group of outstanding scientists with related interests and complementary expertise in the area of skeletal biology. An interest in connective tissue and gene expression is preferred. Research will focus on transcription and cytokine regulation of collagen gene expression in pulmonary fibrosis and cancer.
Diverse collaborations are possible in Boston's rich research environment.
Research would involve investigating the role of extracellular microfibrillar proteins in mouse development through generation of knockout mice, identification and characterization of interactions between these proteins, and regulation of their expression. The position would offer the opportunity for collaboration with several other laboratories at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine with overlapping interests in biology related to the extracellular matrix. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Research will focus on control of expression, distribution and function of gap junction proteins in pulmonary alveolar epithelial cells, with emphasis on regulation by the extracellular matrix. The Penn State University College of Medicine offers a stimulating interactive research environment with diverse opportunities for growth and career development.