Postdoctoral Research Associate - Otolaryngology

Washington University

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; bonus/eq...
Single cell sequencing technologies
Cancer biology research
Tumor heterogeneity
Our research is dedicated to describing and investigating the mechanisms underlying tumor heterogeneity in head and neck cancers using advanced single cell sequencing technologies

Job Summary

  • Our research is dedicated to describing and investigating the mechanisms underlying tumor heterogeneity in head and neck cancers using advanced single cell sequencing technologies.
  • The post-doctoral position calls for an individual who is seeking to advance their skill set and depth of knowledge, along with finely honing their existing research skills.
  • WashU Medicine is a top 10 medical school, offering a highly interactive and stimulating environment for scientists in training with comprehensive career and professional development training.

Matching Summary

Our research is dedicated to describing and investigating the mechanisms underlying tumor heterogeneity in head and neck cancers using advanced single cell sequencing technologies.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits consistent with NIH guidelines

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • single cell sequencing technologies
  • cancer biology research
  • tumor heterogeneity
  • head and neck cancers
  • tissue culture
  • genome editing
  • invasion/proliferation assays
  • biochemistry approaches

Nice-to-have

  • highly motivated
  • hard working
  • rigorous
  • curious
  • collaborative environments
  • scientific growth and development
  • fundamental and translational science

Key Requirements

  • PhD, MD or equivalent terminal/doctoral degree
  • Relevant research experience in cancer biology
  • Strong track record of prior success
  • Prior first-author (or co-first) publications
  • Excellent collaborative skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Independent scientific thinking

Work Rights

Not specified

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