Postdoctoral Fellow

About the role

The Cambronne lab at the Molecular Biosciences department at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in cancer cell metabolism and blood cancers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct primary research.
• Work with PI to establish project goals, set and adhere to project timelines, perform research, maintain detailed records, prepare figures and manuscripts.
• Establish new protocols and collaborate with colleagues relating to lab work.
• Provide guidance/assistance on related projects to other lab members.
• Read and stay abreast with primary literature and new discoveries in the field; presentation of research progress within group and as needed to broader audiences.

Requirements

• Requires a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, or closely related field, received within the past three years.
• Prior expertise in molecular and cell biology or biochemistry is essential.
• Experience with studying cancer cell metabolism in blood cancers using genetic mouse models, cytometry, and cell culture is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational habits.
• Highly self-motivated and conscientious.
• Able to follow-through projects till completion.
• Ability to work with other co-workers committed to high standards.

Skills

• Critical thinking.
• Creative problem solving.

Benefits

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.

Pay

$58,744 + depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Feb 02, 2027

Location: AUSTIN, TX