Description

 

The Makowski lab is looking for an exceptional postdoctoral fellow to join our lab with a rich history of mentoring, multiple F-funded trainees, and multiple NIH (U01 and R01s) currently. Postdoctoral fellow must be an expert in cancer cell biology and tumor microenvironment, with experience in murine models for an grant-funded project using patient samples and murine models to study the immune system, microbiome, and various cancers in a large collaborative group. Must be an expert communicator, organized, and excellent writing. Expertise in FlowJo (or similar) and bioinformatics is a plus (using the R programming language for genomic/transcriptomic/microbiome analyses). The ideal candidate must have multiple first (lead) author publications with evidence of presentations at national conferences. To be successful, the candidate must be willing to write F32 NIH fellowship or similar, and contribute to other collaborative projects in the lab as a strong team player.

30%- Completing mouse cancer studies.

25%- Cancer cell biology experimentation in vitro or in vivo.

20%- Experimental design and data analysis.

Excellent oral and written presentation of data required.

15%-  Grant and manuscript preparation

10%- Training lab mates and mentoring new students or rotating students.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications

PhD in immunology, microbiology, or cancer cell biology. Must have multiple first author contribution to publications in scientific journals, abstracts, and presentations at international.

Extensive knowledge of cancer biology and bioinformatics is essential. Published evidence of experience in cancer biology and the tumor microenvironment is essential. The ability to learn quickly, work independently, and work well in a team is essential. Should be skilled in project management and be able to work independently with guidance. Exceptional writing ability to contribute to grant and manuscript preparation is required.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Medicine-Hematology 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Oct 11, 2023, 1:45:45 PM