Postdoctoral Fellow Full time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is listing three postdoctoral research positions in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

The projects study steroid receptor coactivators, chromatin remodeling factors, and their target genes in prostate and breast cancer using cell culture, animal models, and bioinformatics. Open to applicants with a PhD in biology-related fields; strong independence, teamwork, and attention to detail are valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology or a related field is required.
• Experience with cell culture, animal models, and bioinformatics is desirable.
• Strong independence and collaboration skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to study the function of steroid receptor coactivators and chromatin remodeling factors.
• Investigate downstream target genes in prostate cancer and breast cancer.
• Utilize cell culture systems, animal models, and bioinformatics in research.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain accurate records of results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Autonomous decision-making

Education

PhD in biology/biochemistry/molecular biology/cancer biology

Job description

Three postdoctoral research positions are available in the Department of Biochemistry.

Job Summary

Conduct experiments to study the function of steroid receptor coactivators, chromatin remodeling factors, and their downstream target genes in the development and progression of prostate cancer and breast cancer using cell culture systems, animal models, and bioinformatics.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a discipline appropriate to position.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to make autonomous decisions, have good interpersonalskills and work well as part of a team with a commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

The incumbent generally performs job duties in a normal laboratory environment. This involves working while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. The job also includes significant experiment planning and execution, which requires a significant level of physical activity, including standing, walking, and occasionally lifting supply items.

Contact

Please send applications to Dr. Mei-Yi Wu, Email: [e-mail]

Mei-Yi Wu, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor,
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
108 North Greene Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
E-mail: [e-mail]

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any other characteristic protected by law orpolicy.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a discipline appropriate to position.