Post Doctoral Associate
University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Surgery, Division of General/Trauma Surgery has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Associate. The Department of Surgery's dedication to excellence in research drives our commitment to seek out and train the best of the next generation of biomedical scientists.
Requirements
- M.D. or PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Interest in working with individuals from many different backgrounds, including clinicians and basic scientists.
- Effective writing and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze in vivo mouse studies to evaluate the anti-tumor effects of NOS2 and/or COX2 inhibition in colorectal cancer models, including liver metastases.
- Investigate whether targeting these pathways enhances the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies and will characterize associated changes in the tumor microenvironment using imaging-based approaches and emerging techniques such as pilot single-cell analyses.
- Perform and optimize a range of molecular, cellular, and immunologic assays related to tumor biology and immune regulation.
- Analyze experimental data.
- Maintain accurate and detailed research records.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary investigators, trainees, and institutional core facilities to advance project objectives.
- Support laboratory operations.
- Mentor junior trainees.
- Contribute to the development of new experimental approaches as needed.
- Perform any other assignments that the principal investigator may request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
