Research Fellow

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

The University of Auckland

Research Fellow – Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Research Unit

A post-doctoral position is available within the Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology

Job Role: Molecular pathogenesis of paediatric cancers

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work in a translational lab in the Leukaemia & Blood Cancer Research Unit at the University of Auckland.

Genomic surveys recently identified novel somatic mutations in paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia that predict a high rate of relapse and death with existing therapy.  We seek a motivated individual to study the molecular pathogenesis and cooperativity of these mutations, with the ultimate goal of gaining new therapeutic insights.

The role will include creation and characterisation of cell line and zebrafish models to define the effects of pathogenic variants on cell signaling, gene expression, haematopoiesis, and drug sensitivity. Prior zebrafish is preferred and experience in molecular biology is required. 

The position is funded for two years, and is available immediately .

For further information please contact Dr Andrew Wood, paediatric haematologist-oncologist ac.wood@auckland.ac.nz

Applications must be submitted via the University of Auckland Careers website.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 June 2016