A postdoctoral position is available to join a cutting-edge cancer research project conducted by an interdisciplinary research team situated in Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Institute of NanoBioTechnology and Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute at the Johns Hopkins University. The project focuses on developing novel technologies to epigenetic biomarker detection of cancer. The fellow will be responsible for developing and applying nanotechnology (quantum dot and magnetic nanoparticles)-based methods for DNA methylation analysis and examine the clinical utility of DNA methylation as a surrogate marker for cancer detection and prediction of therapeutic outcome. For related work of our laboratories, please see Clin Chem (2010) 56:1022-25; Genome Res (2009) 19:1455-61; New Engl J Med (2008) 358:1118-1128, Nat Mater (2005) 4:826-32, Science (1997) 277:1948-49, PNAS (1996) 93:9821-26. We seek highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals who have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience in biochemistry, cancer biology, biological science, biomedical engineering, or related fields. Experiences with developing and troubleshooting protocols for epigenome analysis techniques, such as methylation-specific PCR and bisulfite sequencing are desired. Applications, including curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a brief summary of past accomplishments should be sent by email to:

Prof. Tza-Huei “Jeff” Wang
Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Oncology
Institute of NanoBioTechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Phone: (410)516-7086
Email:thwang@jhu.edu
Website: http://www.me.jhu.edu/thwang/

Postdoctoral fellow positions are available for researchers interested in developing new technologies and assays for molecular detection of diseases. The fellows will be joining an interdisciplinary research team situated in Whitaker Biomedical Engineering Institute, Institute of NanoBioTechnology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Johns Hopkins University. Candidates should have hands-on experiences in one or more of the following areas:

1. Synthesis, surface functionalization and characterization of nanomaterials such as quantum dots and magnetic nanoparticles.
2. Molecular Biology (expertise in nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and detection technologies)
3. Integrated microfluidic systems (Lab-on-a-chip and Point-of-Care Diagnostics systems)
4. Microbiology (expertise in cell engineering and culturing)
5. Optical spectrometry and spectroscopy

Strong record of productivity with excellent communication and scientific writing skills are required. Applications, including curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a brief summary of past accomplishments should be sent by email to:

Prof. Tza-Huei “Jeff” Wang
Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Oncology
Institute of NanoBioTechnology
Johns Hopkins University
Phone: (410)516-7086
Email:thwang@jhu.edu
Website: http://www.me.jhu.edu/thwang/