Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Biology and Metastasis
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Job Number: 7372614
- Posting Date: Newly posted
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
A Postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Inan Olmez’s Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Inan Olmez and his team study the biology of brain metastasis from breast cancer and aim to develop novel strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance.
Please contact the PI, Dr. Inan Olmez, at [email protected].
Responsibilities
• Conduct tissue culture and mammalian cell culture experiments. Will work on primary breast cancer cell lines, PDX models, and brain metastasis models. Should be experienced in mouse handling.
• Perform protein purification, ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, flow cytometry, and various assays to support ongoing research projects.
• Utilize microscopy techniques for detailed analysis of cellular structures and functions.
• Will participate in grant writing and train staff in basic and advanced laboratory techniques.
• Collaborate with team members on documentation review and data analysis using statistical software such as R, Python, or SAS.
• Assist in the design and execution of experiments related to animal physiology and molecular biology.
• Contribute to the preparation of research publications and presentations based on experimental findings.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
• PhD and/or MD degree in biomedical sciences required.
• Familiar with immunofluorescence microscopy, cell culturing, IHC, protein biochemistry& molecular biology technique, and mouse studies.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in computer software applications, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing tools.
• Demonstrates high levels of motivation, creativity, independence, and a strong work ethic.
• Maintains excellent organizational skills and can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possesses outstanding communication and writing abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in breast cancer, metastasis, and neuroscience research preferred.
• Experience in Cancer Biology preferred.
Please contact the PI, Dr. Inan Olmez, at [email protected].
Please contact the PI, Dr. Inan Olmez, at [email protected].
Responsibilities
• Conduct tissue culture and mammalian cell culture experiments. Will work on primary breast cancer cell lines, PDX models, and brain metastasis models. Should be experienced in mouse handling.
• Perform protein purification, ELISA, Western blotting, PCR, flow cytometry, and various assays to support ongoing research projects.
• Utilize microscopy techniques for detailed analysis of cellular structures and functions.
• Will participate in grant writing and train staff in basic and advanced laboratory techniques.
• Collaborate with team members on documentation review and data analysis using statistical software such as R, Python, or SAS.
• Assist in the design and execution of experiments related to animal physiology and molecular biology.
• Contribute to the preparation of research publications and presentations based on experimental findings.
Minimum Hiring Standards:
• PhD and/or MD degree in biomedical sciences required.
• Familiar with immunofluorescence microscopy, cell culturing, IHC, protein biochemistry& molecular biology technique, and mouse studies.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in computer software applications, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing tools.
• Demonstrates high levels of motivation, creativity, independence, and a strong work ethic.
• Maintains excellent organizational skills and can effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possesses outstanding communication and writing abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in breast cancer, metastasis, and neuroscience research preferred.
• Experience in Cancer Biology preferred.
Please contact the PI, Dr. Inan Olmez, at [email protected].
