Positions available

CELL publishes advertisements for positions available and for announcements of meetings, symposia, and courses. The 1995 rates are $425 for a quarter page, $695 for a half page, and $1100 for a full page. We will accept either camera-ready material by mail, or copy to be typeset by mail or fax. If you choose to have your ad typeset by CELL, the size of the ad will be determined by the number of words in the copy; quarter page ads contain up to 130 words, half page ads contain 131-240 words, and full page ads contain 241-500 words. All camera-ready materials must be received in one of the following specified size dimensions. A quarter page ad must be 3" by 4 1/2", a half page ad must be 6 1/2" by 4 1/2", or 3" by 9 1/4" (vertical), and a full page ad must be 6 1/2" by 9 1/4". Always include a billing address, a purchase order number, and a name, address, and telephone number of a contact person with your ad materials. All overseas clients must send prepayment with their advertising materials. Several Positions will be available in the summer or fall of 1995 to study the molecular and cellular biology of leukocyte-endothelial cell interactions. Projects include 1) biochemistry and molecular genetics of leukocyte adhesion molecules; 2) cell biology and physiology of interactions between lymphocytes and endothelial cells in vivo and in vitro; and 3) regulation of adhesion and vascular cell differentiation; Recent Ph.D. or M.D. and relevant experience desired. Postdoctoral research position(s) available immediately to study skin pigmentation. The work will involve the use of a yeast genetic system (Two Hybrid/Interaction Trap) to isolate and characterize skin specific genes that control the processes of pigment synthesis and transfer in melanocytes. The individuals should be interested in basic biology as it applies to the skin. The position(s) requires Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and experience in molecular techniques. Salary is negotiable based upon experience and institutional guidelines. Please send curriculum vitae and the names of three references to: The MGH/Harvard CBRC is a committed Equal Opportunity~Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, handicapped and veterans are encouraged to apply.