department of developmental biology

The Kroll Laboratory

AVAILABLE POSITION: Postdoctoral Fellow. A fully funded postdoctoral position is available to study formation of the vertebrate neural plate. We are focusing on regulatory cascades that underlie the earliest stages of neural cell fate specification in Xenopus and mouse embryos. Our current research interests include the isolation of novel embryonic patterning molecules through functional screens in Xenopus and the use of transgenic Xenopus embryos to dissect the regulatory networks underlying neural cell fate determination and neural plate patterning. Molecular and embryological characterization of gene function in amphibian embryos is complemented by targeted gene disruption and stem cell work in the mouse. Candidates with a background in developmental biology and knowledge of molecular biological and/or biochemical techniques are preferred. Although support is available for the initial period, candidates will be encouraged to apply for outside funding. Interested candidates may send their CV, list of publications and references by email to kkroll@wustl.edu or by regular mail to Kristen L. Kroll, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8103, 660 S. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110.