NEW Postdoc position

[Debra L. Martin]

Postdoctoral positions are available in the KarpLab at HST (www.karplab.net).

We are seeking applicants with a strong background in cell biology or 
biochemistry to fill postdoctoral positions at Harvard Medical School 
through the Department of Medicine at the Brigham and Women's 
Hospital in Boston and through the Harvard-MIT division of Health 
Sciences and Technology. We are focused on improving our 
understanding of the mechanisms of tissue remodeling and regeneration 
through using adult mesenchymal stem cells.  We aim to translate all 
technology that we develop to the clinic to improve the quality of 
life of suffering patients. Recently we created devices to capture 
stem cells and cancer cells in the circulation based on cell rolling 
(Langmuir, 2007, Nov 20;23(24):12261-12268) and we are near 
submission of a publication describing the development of 
gecko-inspired medical adhesives. We were the first to demonstrate 
that human embryonic stem cells can be completely differentiated down 
the osteogenic lineage to produce the early hallmarks of de novo bone 
formation and described a new technique for amplifying differentiated 
cell types (STEM CELLS, 2005, Apr;24(4):835-43). We have also created 
new systems for studying migration of progenitor cells in vitro 
(Bone. 2005 Sep;37(3):337-48) and have developed animal models for 
studying tissue regeneration in vivo (J Craniofac Surg, 2003 
May;14(3):317-23). Successful candidates must be HIGHLY MOTIVATED 
with good people skills and a strong background in protein arrays and 
biochemical analysis. A strong publication record and the ability to 
work independently within a fast paced environment is essential. We 
are dedicated to the development of next generation BioEngineers to 
work at the forefront of Regenerative Medicine. If interested please 
supply curriculum vitae and names of three references to 
jeffkarp at mit.edu.


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Jeffrey M. Karp
Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Biomaterials and Stem 
Cell-Based Therapeutics
Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Harvard Medical School Room 313, PRB
65 Landsdowne Street
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Tel: 617-817 9174
Fax: 617-768-8338
Email: jkarp at rics.bwh.harvard.edu
Website: www.karplab.net

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Debra L. Martin, Programs Manager
MIT
Vice President for Research Office, 11-268
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA  02139
617-258-0310, 617-252-1003 (fax)
debra at mit.edu