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Postdoctoral position at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Uppsala, Sweden

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position for work on the mechanisms that underlay the cooperation of  hyaluronan-activated CD44 with growth factor receptors. In particular we aim to dissect the downstream signaling events whereby CD44 modulates the activation and specificity of growth factor receptors, including the receptors for platelet-derived growth factor-b (PDGF) and transforming growth factor- b (TGF-b).  We have identified CD44-associated proteins that play key roles in the dynamic reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton and cell proliferation. Currently, these findings are followed up by functional analyses.

Requirements:

I seek a highly motivated post-doc with a strong interest in fundamental mechanisms through which hyaluronan - CD44 - PDGFR/TGFRb interactions affect tumor progression, to perform cancer research in a stimulating and ambitious environment. Candidates should have a solid background in cell and molecular biology.

 Further information can be obtained from Paraskevi Heldin (+46-18-160414).

Applications should include curriculum vitae, list of publications and e-mail addresses of  2 reference persons and be send to  Evi Heldin (Evi.Heldin@LICR.uu.se), Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Uppsala University, Biomedical Center, Box 595, S-751 24 Uppsala, Sweden.

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