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Ad for Postdocs:
Postdoctoral positions are available in the ZhuGe laboratory at University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA to study ion channels and bitter taste receptors in health and disease. The current NIH funded projects focus on molecular understanding

1) the role of Ca2+-activated Cl- channels in the pathogenesis of airway diseases,
2)how bitter taste receptors regulate uterine function and preterm labor,
3) the genesisof uterine peristalsis and its role in adenomyosis. The laboratory uses interdisciplinary approaches including high-speed imaging, patch-clamp, muscle tissue or single cell force bioassays, mouse models of disease, computer modeling and molecular biological techniques.

The ideal candidate for the positions should be self-motivated and have a Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree with strong experience in biomedical sciences, physiology or related field as evident by peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals. Candidates, who have expertise in electrophysiological recordings or smooth muscle biology, will be given priority.

Besides fringe benefits (health insurance, pension contributions, vacation days, sick days, etc), salary is provided based on experience and qualifications according to NIH pay-scales.
Interested candidates should send their research interests, curriculum vitae along with the name and contact information of three referees to Professor Ronghua ZhuGe via email: Ronghua.zhuge@umassmed.edu.

For further information, please see:
1. Qu M et al. Smooth muscle cell-specific TMEM16A deletion does not alter Ca2+ signaling, uterine contraction, gestation length, or litter size in mice. Biol Reprod. 101(2):318-327, (2019).
2. Zheng K et al. Bitter taste receptors as targets for tocolytics in preterm labor therapy. FASEB J 31(9):4037-4052, (2017).
3. Zhang CH et al. The molecular basis of the genesis of basal tone in internal anal sphincter. Nat Commun 7:11358. doi: 10.1038, (2016).
4. Zhang CH et al. The cellular and molecular basis of bitter tastant-induced bronchodilation. PLOS Biol 11(3):e1001501, (2013).
5. Zhang CH et al. The TMEM16A Ca2+-activated Cl- Channel in airway smooth muscle contributes to airway hyperresponsiveness. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 187(4):374-381, (2013).
6. Zhang CH et al. Activation of BK channels may not be required for bitter tastant–induced bronchodilation. Nat Med 18, 648-650, (2012). 返回小木虫查看更多