Job TitlePost-Doctoral ScholarRequisition NumberDU13805Department Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$50,000 or commensurate with experienceType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD or MD
Required Related Experience
Biomedical Sciences
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for long periods of time; Standing for long periods of time; Repetitive motion; Job Related Travel (occasional); Hazardous Chemicals or fumes; Burns/Cuts/Punctures
Shift
Monday – Friday, specific schedule TBD
Job Summary
The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Post-doctoral scholar who will conduct experiments with cultured insect cell line (S2 Cell Line) as well as vertebrate cell lines and perform experiments with Drosophila tissues. They will also do some molecular biology work to generate cDNA plasmids that will be expressed in various Cells and fly body. Also, will be responsible for keeping experimental records and writing a draft manuscript for paper publication.
This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Molecular Cloning, Western blot, cell culture and transfection etc.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
PhD plus a few years’ experience in biomedical sciences
Deadline to Apply08/24/2025Our University Community
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