The Amendt lab in the Carver College of Medicine/Dows Institute for Dental Research is seeking a highly motivated, hardworking, skilled Post Doctoral Scholar. The Amendt lab is interested in the Genetics, Development and Biochemistry of craniofacial and tooth development. In particular, we are focused on the roles of transcription factors and microRNA in the developmental processes leading to tooth and facial development. The Amendt lab uses mouse models, cell culture models, Biochemical assays, tissue processing and analysis and bioinformatics to address key developmental questions. The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine/Dows Institute for Dental Research is a highly ranked Biomedical research institute and is located in a state of the art research complex that features a collaborative atmosphere to foster innovation.
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
