Cancer Biology Post Doctoral Position

A postdoctoral position is available to study metabolic dysfunction in cancer. We are seeking highly motivated molecular or cancer biologists to join our team to investigate mechanisms oncogenesis and therapeutic resistance in kidney or brain tumors. The successful candidate will be involved in the functional characterization of new targets for biomarker or interventional strategies that can illuminate central questions in cancer biology . Prior experience in mouse models, molecular biology, cancer genetics is preferred. It is expected that the candidate will have the ability to work independently, design experiments with appropriate controls, collect and tabulate data, publish and present results, as well as to participate in the training of graduate and rotation students in a research laboratory setting.

Requirements

Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology, cancer biology or related fields. Experience in a research laboratory setting. Evidence of scholarly ability (record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, etc.) Ability to communicate in written and spoken English is required. Applications should include full curriculum vitae, publication list, information on years of experience in research and laboratory work. Three reference letters, one of them from the Ph.D. advisor, are required. These must be emailed directly by the referees to the email address below. Applications without references will not be considered.

Application Process

Please submit cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references combined into one PDF file by e-mail to: Dr. Scott Welford.