Postdoctoral Fellow — Mitochondrial Biology & Cancer Research

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine seeks multiple full-time Postdoctoral Associates in the Chipuk Laboratory to investigate mitochondrial biology, cancer metabolism, and cell death signaling. The roles require PhD-level training, strong publication records, and independent, collaborative research across biochemical and biophysical approaches.

Ideal candidates will employ high-resolution imaging, '-omics' studies, and model systems to uncover mechanisms of

Qualifications

• include a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) and have prior research experience and peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze scientific data and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Assist with grant proposals to national and state funding agencies and foundations.
• Contribute to FIU College of Medicine and global scientific community through service and committee work.
• Demonstrate excellent project and time management and mentor junior researchers.

Skills

Biochemical analysis

Biophysical techniques

Molecular biology

Cell death research

Independent researcher

Manuscript writing

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

In vivo modeling

Imaging techniques

Grant writing support

Job description

Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine seeks multiple full-time Postdoctoral Associates in the Chipuk Laboratory to investigate mitochondrial biology, cancer metabolism, and cell death signaling. The roles require PhD-level training, strong publication records, and independent, collaborative research across biochemical and biophysical approaches.

Ideal candidates will employ high-resolution imaging, '-omics' studies, and model systems to uncover mechanisms of