Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neurosurgery
Washington University in St. Louis
Position Summary
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Rui Tang studying small cell lung cancer metastasis.The Tang lab applies a combination of cell/molecular biology, functional genomics, and mouse engineering approaches to understand how cancer cells communicate with their neighbors, or the stromal cells, in the metastatic cascade. Our lab also applies biostatistics, quantitative biology, and synthetic biology to answer fundamental biology questions such as how cell-cell interactions changes cell state.
Expected start date is flexible, but will be on or after January 2, 2025. Candidates with broad backgrounds in cancer biology, molecular biology, genetics, and genomics, are all welcome to apply.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
For more information about the lab, please visit: www.wustl.edu/tanglab/research/.
Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.
Potential Projects:
- Dissect genetic drivers in cancer cell and endothelial cells interactions in metastatic seeding.
- Identify cancer-derived genetic drivers in T cell-cancer cell interactions in the immune microenvironment.
- Develop novel single cell technologies to link cancer-stroma transcriptome within the metastatic tumor microenvironment.
Working Conditions:
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Applicant Special Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following documents to Rui Tang, PhD, Assistant Professor at ruit@wustl.edu.
- Cover letter expressing your interest and highlighting your relevant experience.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a list of publications.
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
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Driver's License:
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Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D and/or M.D. degree (or anticipate receiving degree in the near future) in Cancer Biology or a related field.
- Proficiency in experimental techniques such as cell/organoid culture, library construction, imaging and handling animal models.
- Experience in bioinformatics analysis is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated track record of scientific productivity, including publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
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