Postdoc in Carcinogenesis: DNA Adducts & Signatures

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Tuition benefit program

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a scientist with a recent Ph.D. in biochemistry or molecular biology to characterize carcinogen-DNA damage and molecular signatures in the oral mucosa of smokeless tobacco users.

The project extends our understanding of tobacco-associated cancer and seeks mechanistic insights into oral cancer etiology. The successful candidate will perform high-resolution mass spectrometry analyses of DNA adducts and identify signatures in DNA samples,

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related field.
• Preferred qualifications: working knowledge of DNA adducts and molecular signatures.
• All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory research on isolation and identification of carcinogen-DNA adducts using high resolution mass spectrometry (75%).
• Identification and classification of molecular signatures in DNA samples (25%).

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Research skills

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry or molecular biology

Tools

High-resolution mass spectrometry

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a scientist with a recent Ph.D. in biochemistry or molecular biology to characterize carcinogen-DNA damage and molecular signatures in the oral mucosa of smokeless tobacco users.

The project extends our understanding of tobacco-associated cancer and seeks mechanistic insights into oral cancer etiology. The successful candidate will perform high-resolution mass spectrometry analyses of DNA adducts and identify signatures in DNA samples,