Jesús Torres-Vázquez, Principal Investigator
Jesus.Torres-Vazquez@med.nyu.edu Tel: (212) 263-0259
Fax: (212) 263-7760

Dolly Chan, Administrative Assistant
Dolly.Chan@med.nyu.edu
Tel: (212) 263-3759
Fax: (212) 263-7760

POSTDOCS
Florian Ulrich, Postdoctoral Fellow
florian.ulrich@med.nyu.edu
Tel: (212) 263-0132

STUDENTS
Carl Gay, MD/PhD Graduate Student
gayc01@med.nyu.edu
Tel: (212) 263-0132

Tomasz Zygmunt, Doctoral Graduate Student
tz307@med.nyu.edu
Tel: (212) 263-0132

TECHNICIANS
Katie McCrone, Zebrafish Technician
Kathleen.McCrone@med.nyu.edu
Tel: (212) 263-0132

Sean Trzaska, Research Technician
sean.trzaska@med.nyu.edu
Tel: (212) 263-0132

VOLUNTEERS
Pooja Mehta, Undergrad student
Tel: (212) 263-0132

1. Positions Available:
   1. Research Technician (APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS MONDAY, APRIL 13-2009) We are inviting qualified candidates to apply for a Research Technician position at the Torres-Vazquez lab (http://saturn.med.nyu.edu/research/dg/torreslab/).
   The goal of the lab is to understand the genetic programs and endothelial cell behaviors responsible for assembling the vasculature using the zebrafish.
   The ideal candidate for this position is a recent graduate (less than 3 years) with a college or Master's degree in biological sciences, a strong record of scholarly accomplishment,
   excellent work ethics and strong self-motivation. Research lab experience (developmental genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, confocal imaging and/or biochemistry) and/or
   publications are not required but are a strong plus. Verbal and written mastery of the English language are essential.
   
   This position is particularly well suited for bright individuals interested in obtaining laboratory research experience for 1-2 years before joining a PhD research program.
   
   To apply please send an e-mail to Dr. Jesus Torres-Vasquez at Jesus.Torres-Vazquez@med.nyu.edu with the subject line "Research Tech application" followed by
   your name and a single attachment (word document or PDF file) containing:
   
   a) Cover letter (one page) with the following four sections:
   
   1. Applicant's contact information - Name, telephone, e-mail and current full address of residence
   2. Scholarly and scientific accomplishments (if applicable) - Include GPA and relevant awards
   3. Future goals
   4. Expected date of availability
      - Candidates available within the next 4 months will be given priority
      b) CV with bibliography (if applicable)
      - Include a summary of technical skills (if applicable)
      - Do not attach PDFs of publications
      c) The name, e-mail, telephone number and address of three references
      
2. Postdoctoral fellows For inquiries, contact Dr. Torres-Vázquez via e-mail