Postdoctoral Opportunity: Oral Cancer Microbiome (Meta-transcriptomics)

Postdoctoral Opportunity: Oral Cancer Microbiome (Meta-transcriptomics)

The Oral Microbiome Research Laboratory at Temple University (goo.gl/Tj7so2) is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in the area of oral cancer meta-transcrimptome, under mentorship of Dr. Al-hebshi, the lab co-director. The appointed postdoc will work as part of an interdisciplinary research team, to study transcriptional activity as well as composition of the multi-kingdom microbiome associated with oral cancer, and correlate it with the gene expression of the host. The study is funded by NIDCR.

The candidate should have a doctorate or equivalent in a related field within the last 3 years, and at least two high-quality publications. Experience in molecular techniques including RNA extraction, rRNA depletion, q-PCR, and preparation of shotgun libraries for next generation sequencing are mandatory. Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Bioinformatic analysis of transcriptome sequencing data.
• Handling frozen tissue specimens and microdissection
• Animal models of oral cancer.

The position is available immediately and for two years. Applicants should send the following documents items directly to Dr. Nezar Al-hebshi at alhebshi@temple.edu:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of interest
3. Two letters of recommendations
4. Two published papers

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