From: Marguerite Hatch [mailto:hatchma@ufl.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 9:36 AM
To: APS GI Section
Subject: [gisec] Post-doctoral position available



Post-doctoral Position available at the University of Florida, Gainesville,
U.S.A.

A post-doctoral position for an individual with a Ph. D. degree is
available immediately in an epithelial transport research laboratory at the
University of Florida.  Current investigations in our laboratory are focused
on several anion exchangers in the SLC26A gene family that are involved in
epithelial oxalate transport.  Using a variety of transport physiology and
molecular biology approaches and studies that include whole animal (mouse
knockout models) and tissue (intestine and kidney) in addition to cell
culture studies, we are evaluating the contribution of specific transport
proteins to epithelial movements of oxalate.  The project is focused on the
physiological interaction between the gut-resident Oxalobacter formigenes
and the enterocyte which results in alterations of intestinal oxalate
transport and enteric elimination of oxalate leading to reduced renal
excretion of this kidney stone-forming compound.


The position requires expertise in a variety of molecular biology
approaches, microbiology, and willingness to conduct transport studies
across mouse intestine following a training period.  The candidate should
have a strong background in implementing and conducting experiments as well
as in the statistical analyses of experimental data.  A proven record of
verbal and written communication is necessary.  Salary will be based upon
experience.  Please send a detailed CV as soon as possible to Dr. Marguerite
Hatch, hatchma@ufl.edu<mailto:hatchma@ufl.edu>.  Please include contact
information for three individuals who can provide letters of
recommendations.  The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer

--
Marguerite Hatch, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Department of Pathology

Box 100275

University of Florida

1600 SW Archer Road

Gainesville, FL 32610

Phone: 352-392-0013

Fax: 352-392-6249

http://www.pathology.ufl.edu/~hatchma/