Postdoctoral Scholar: Cancer Immunology & Myeloid Biology

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a fully funded Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Liu Laboratory in Toxicology and Cancer Biology. The appointment focuses on how neutrophils and myeloid cells influence breast cancer progression, metastasis, and immunotherapy responsiveness using in vivo mouse models.

The successful candidate will work on mechanistic studies and translational questions related to TNBC, tumor-host interactions, and resistance to therapies, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in cancer biology, immunology, molecular/cellular biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with mouse models and in vivo experiments.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
• Strong motivation to pursue research in cancer biology, tumor immunology, and myeloid cell biology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo experiments using mouse models to study cancer immunology.
• Investigate neutrophil and myeloid cell roles in breast cancer progression and therapy resistance.
• Apply scRNA-seq and other molecular techniques to analyze tumor-immune interactions.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to NIH/ACS funded projects.

Skills

Mouse models

In vivo experiments

Molecular biology

Cell biology techniques

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

PhD or MD/PhD (cancer biology, immunology)

Tools

Flow cytometry

scRNA-seq analysis

Job description

The University of Kentucky seeks a fully funded Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Liu Laboratory in Toxicology and Cancer Biology. The appointment focuses on how neutrophils and myeloid cells influence breast cancer progression, metastasis, and immunotherapy responsiveness using in vivo mouse models.

The successful candidate will work on mechanistic studies and translational questions related to TNBC, tumor-host interactions, and resistance to therapies, with opportunities to contribute to