Cancer & Stem Cell Scientist, Dermatology Lab

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Access to research publications

Job summary

A prestigious university in Charlottesville, Virginia seeks a Research Scientist to explore Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology within a leading laboratory. The successful candidate will work under Dr. Lu Le, investigating tumorigenesis and researching potential treatments for hair greying and balding. Required qualifications include a doctoral or master's degree with significant research experience. This is an exempt, benefited position. Competitive candidate materials include a CV and cover letter submitted via the University Careers portal.

Qualifications

• Requires a doctoral or master's degree with significant experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. or M.D. degree.

Responsibilities

• Study Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology.
• Investigate genetic and microenvironmental factors in tumourigenesis.
• Identify the cell of origin and the role of the tumour microenvironment.

Skills

Research in Cancer Biology

Understanding of Stem Cell Biology

Molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis

Experience with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Education

Doctoral degree or master's with significant experience

Ph.D. or M.D. degree

Job description

A prestigious university in Charlottesville, Virginia seeks a Research Scientist to explore Cancer Biology and Stem Cell Biology within a leading laboratory. The successful candidate will work under Dr. Lu Le, investigating tumorigenesis and researching potential treatments for hair greying and balding. Required qualifications include a doctoral or master's degree with significant research experience. This is an exempt, benefited position. Competitive candidate materials include a CV and cover letter submitted via the University Careers portal.