美国迈阿密大学WNT信号转导-肿瘤干细胞调控博士后职位招聘

Postdoctoral Associate (WNT Signaling - Cancer Stem Cell Regulation)

· University of Miami

· Location: Miami, FL

· Job Number: 7061465 (Ref #: R100035835)

· Posting Date: Oct 17, 2019

· Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Two NIH/DOD funded postdoctoral research fellowships are available immediately in the Department of Surgery-Molecular Oncology Program at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center with the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. The Postdoctoral Associates will study novel WNT pathway transcriptional mechanisms in breast cancer that drive cell lineage reprogramming and cancer stem cell differentiation during metastatic tumor progression, using human cellular and mouse in vivo models of breast cancer.

The positions are for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals, who have critical thinking abilities, hands-on technical expertise, and good writing skills.

Relevant publications:

Rieger et al., Mol. Cell. Biol. 2010; 30:4267-79

Lindley et al., Development 2015; 142:893-904

Ashad-Bishop et al., BBRC 2019; 508:536-542

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a life science field of study such as Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or Immunology; or M.D. Previous research experience in epigenetics, NSG analysis (ChIP-Seq; RNA-Seq), protein-protein interaction studies, proteomics (MassSpec), and/or mammary stem cell analysis is highly desirable. Excellent computer, organization and problem solving skills, and a good command of the English language (both verbal and written) are also required. Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data. Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The University of Miami offers state-of-the art research facilities, including an Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, a Human Genomics Institute for Deep Sequencing, and internationally reputed Epigenetics and Cancer Biology Programs. Miami is a popular cosmopolitan city with good weather all year round.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.