Post Doctoral Fellow

Title: Post Doctoral Fellow

Department Org: Dept. of Cell and Cancer Biology - 107500

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience

On Call: True

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Cell & Cancer Biology postdoctoral position responsible for cancer research, specifically in studying the oncogenic function role of TAZ on breast cancer tumorigenesis and metastasis, involving the use of cell based and animal models.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Health Sciences or other related fields, required

Hand on experience with animal studies, required.

Practical familiarity with standard cell culture, molecular techniques and instrumentation utilized in a cancer research laboratory, required.

Self motivated to carry out research projects and pursue career development, required.

Willingness to write a postdoctoral fellowship, required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, required.

Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team, required.

Ability to perform experiments with initiative and independence, under general guidance from the PI, required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands on experience with molecular and cell biology, with bioinformatics training, preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free.

Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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Advertised: 21 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time