Post Doc Fellow, Zhang Lab, UC College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology

Job Overview

The UC College of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research in transcriptional and epigenetic gene regulation in breast cancer metastasis and therapeutic resistance, supported by NCI R01 grants.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Required Education

• Doctoral Degree in Molecular and Cellular Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications

• Considered Prior experience with Cancer Biology, Animal Models, RNA Splicing or LLPS Biochemistry is ideal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• Real Work-Life Balance
• Vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Additional Benefits Include

Highlights

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
• Robust Retirement Plans
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Important

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• For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

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