Post-Doc Research Associate

at  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an intellectually curious and motivated Postdoc to study the tumor microenvironment of genitourinary malignancies, using the latest in single-cell transcriptomic, spatial, and CRISPR technologies. We will provide salary support and technician assistance for the post-docs’ research, with the goal of publishing multiple high-impact papers during the post-doctoral training period. We have a particular interest in understanding how the tumor microenvironment and intratumoral heterogeneity impacts response to treatments in bladder and kidney cancers. This work has the potential to identify novel therapeutics and enable personalized approaches to treat patients resistant to standard-of-care chemo and immunotherapies.
When submitting your application, please state why you are interested in this field of research in your cover letter, and why you may be a good fit for the Gessner lab.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PhD in Cancer Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Computational Biology, or a closely related.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE

PhD level research experience, ideally with wet-bench work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Prior cell culture or animal work.
Prior computational experience.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.