Post-Doctoral Oppurtunity in Stem Cell Research at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging

Position Summary:

Dr. Deepak Lamba studies retinal degeneration and repair using pluripotent stem cells, with an emphasis on generating retinal cells from human ESCs/iPSCs. These cells may not only provide a potential unlimited cell source for cell replacement therapy for various forms of retinal degenerations including age-related macular degeneration, but also offer an unprecedented opportunity to develop screening models for assessing small molecule drugs and to clarify the mechanisms of disease.

Postdoctoral Associate positions are available in the Lamba Lab. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences received less than three years ago. Experience with hESC/iPSC culture and/or developmental neurobiology is a highly desirable. He/she will be expected to work well in a collaborative environment. Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement describing research experience and scientific interests and the names of three references.

The Buck Institute is the only independent institute in the U.S. devoted solely to research on aging and age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and stroke. Our mission is to increase the healthspan, the healthy years of life. Awarded a federal grant to establish interdisciplinary research in a new field called Geroscience, Buck scientists work in a unique, collaborative environment that allows scientists to initiate studies quickly and respond to new opportunities in fields such as stem cell research and regenerative medicine. The Buck Institute, which was designed by world famous architect I.M. Pei, is located in Novato, California, 25 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Please send applications to:

Deepak A. Lamba, M.B.B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Buck Institute for Research on Aging

8001 Redwood Blvd,
Novato, CA 94945
dlamba@buckinstitute.org