Ph.D. position to study organogenesis in
Drosophila melanogaster.
Cellular migration and pathfinding are two processes essential for
morphogenesis. Their precise temporal and spatial coordination is crucial for
cells to be able to establish connections over long distances. Correct control
allows development of multicelular organisms. Defects in control are
associated with cancer development.
Our group is interested in the molecular mechanisms of cell migration, cell
elongation and pathfinding using Drosophila's tracheal and nervous systems
as models.
This Ph.D. project involves the study of cellular and molecular mechanisms
involved in organogenesis of both nervous and tracheal systems, using a
collection of mutants selected due to their specific tracheal and nervous
system phenotypes.
Interested candidates please send CV and motivation letter to:
Sofia J. Araújo
Email: sofia.araujo@irbbarcelona.org
Deadline for applications: 31st December 2009.
IRB Barcelona (IBMB-CSIC) aims to promote multidisciplinary research of excellence at the
interface between biology, chemistry and medicine, to foster collaborations with local
organisations and international research institutes, and to provide high-level training in the
biomedical sciences to staff, students and visitors. IRB Barcelona is located in the
Barcelona Science Park, a centre in which first-class public research converges with the
private
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stimulating,
vanguard
scientific
environment.
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