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The University of Iowa POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR in Iowa City, Iowa
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARRequisition # 4112[Position Basics Advertising Ends on: Monday, November 20th, 2023 Advertising Started on: Monday, November 6th, 2023 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Pathology Salary Salary: $56,484.00 to Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full Time Percent Time: 100% Position Description: ]{#0}
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Steven Offer, Ph.D., in the Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The Offer laboratory researches genetic and epigenetic contributions to differential drug response (including development of drug-related adverse events, drug resistance, and drug efficacy) in cancer therapy. Applicants should have a strong background in mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques, with a working knowledge of cancer biology. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently while interacting in a collaborative environment.
Education Requirement:
PhD, MD/PhD, or MD with significant bench research experience
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English
- Experience with sterile technique and culturing cell lines
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, including western blot, molecular cloning, PCR, and other common skills in cell and molecular biology
- Working knowledge of cancer biology and principles of anti-cancer pharmacology
- Experience working with large datasets
- Experience with bioinformatic approaches, including the analysis of next-generation sequencing data sets
- Experience with CRISPR-based approaches for gene editing and gene activation/inactivation
Online Application Required Documents Curriculum Vita Name and Contact Information of References Letters of Interest Number of References: 3
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Contact Information Contact:
Brenda M Carey - brenda-carey@uiowa.edu Uihc-Pathology General Hospital 220 Hawkins Drive C661 GH Iowa City, IA 52242
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