Job TitlePost-Doctoral ScholarRequisition NumberDU10462Department Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$50,000 - $55,000Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD or Professional degree
Required Related Experience
molecular, cellular, and in vivo breast cancer research
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 40 lbs, Hazardous Chemicals or fumes, Burns/Cuts/Punctures, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors
Shift
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (40 hrs/week), plus evenings & weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Scholar. This position will perform molecular, cellular, and in vivo breast cancer research supported by NCI, collect/organize data for reporting and publishing, and write manuscript
This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.
IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a Cover Letter, CV, PhD transcript and as specific request 1, a copy of your PhD diploma. Optionally, you can upload a writing sample.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience in molecular and cellular biology research, handle xenograft experiments in mouse.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Experience in mouse research will be given special consideration. 4-5 years molecular and cellular biology research experience.
Deadline to Apply07/14/2024University Community of Inclusion
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