Research Scientist - Urology

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville's Urology Department invites applicants for a Research Scientist position in cancer biology. The lab explores tumor immunology, immunotherapy, and molecular characterization of cancer cell biology, with opportunities to present at conferences and publish findings.

The role involves planning and conducting specialized research under graduate faculty supervision, with a focus on ethical and compliant practices. A strong publication record is valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in cancer biology, molecular/cell biology, or related biomedical sciences; strong experimental design and scientific writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the molecular biology of cancer under the supervision of graduate faculty.
• Plan and execute experiments related to tumor immunology, immunotherapy, and molecular characterization of cancer cell biology.
• Present scholarly activity at local, national, and international conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Immunological assays

Education

Master's degree in related field

Ph.D. or M.D. preferred

Job description

Department: Urology Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109480

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)

Position Description

A Research Scientist position in Dr. Dev Karan’s lab in the Department of Urology is available to conduct research on projects in the area of molecular biology of cancer. Our laboratory has multiple exciting directions related to tumor immunology, immunotherapy, and molecular characterization of cancer cell biology with an emphasis on understanding the therapeutic targeting of cancer. A Research Scientist performs specialized work in planning and conducting research, may present scholarly activity at local/national/international conferences and publish the results in peer review journals. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. and/or M.D. in the areas of cancer biology, molecular/cell biology, or other related fields of biomedical sciences and should be self-motivated, able to design and conduct experiments, prepare and present their work at meetings, and write scientific manuscripts. Research specific skills include but are not limited to cell and molecular biology techniques and immunological assays. Prior experience in the areas of tumor immunology/immunotherapy with live animals or experience in mouse models related to cancers.

This position will conduct research activities lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as to train students/ technologists when necessary.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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