Seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to perform mechanistic studies for the characterization of inflammatory and cell death pathways involved in the initiation and progression of solid tumors. PI Mei Koh's lab focuses on the identification of new therapeutic strategies that exploit the inflammatory and hypoxic tumor microenvironment. While some degree of freedom is expected, the candidate's project will include characterizing the role of the NF?B pathway in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma as well as high throughput screens for novel therapeutic targets.

1. This position is considered Category I: Mandatory and required on campus or health care facilities to support on-site operations. Employees hired into this category will be required to be physically located at (College of Pharmacy) if they are healthy and without COVID-19 symptoms.
Responsibilities

Candidates must possess a PhD degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular pharmacology or related field. Candidates should have high proficiency in general cell biology and molecular biology techniques including cell culture, molecular cloning, western blots, PCR, and cell viability/reporter assays. Experience in animal handling/surgery is desirable but not essential. Candidates should be organized, able to work independently and as part of a team in a highly collaborative research environment. Fluency in English is required. Candidates should be eligible to work in the USA.

Responsibilities include:
1) Perform laboratory experiments, which may include cell culture, molecular cloning, western blotting, PCR, animal handling/surgery, and protein purification.
2) Plan and execute experiments, perform data analysis, have ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3) Present data in group meetings, and at local and international meetings.
4) Supervise lab technicians and students.
5) Prepare manuscripts.
Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences

Expertise in cancer signaling pathways and mouse models of cancer.
Type: Benefited Staff

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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