Post Doctoral Fellow

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Xiulei Mo’s laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology and Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University, located in Atlanta, GA, USA. Our overarching goal is to understand tumor suppressor genes biology aiming towards clinical translations through discovery of biomarkers, targets and perturbagens. We are interested in bridging the vast cancer genomic landscape with the unmet clinical need by deciphering the intricate cellular signaling circuitry underlying cancer initiation, progression, and therapeutic response. We utilize multidisciplinary approaches including development of next-generation protein-protein interaction (PPI) detection technologies, biological interrogation of oncogenic PPIs, and chemical probe campaign towards PPI-directed drug discovery. Further information about the lab can be found on the lab website. https://med.emory.edu/departments/pharmacology-chemical-biology/labs/mo-lab/index.html. Highly motivated individuals with strong interests in the areas of cancer biology, pharmacology, chemical biology, cancer immunology, bioinformatics, or translational cancer research are invited to apply.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• The successful applicant will have a positive attitude, a collaborative mindset, logical scientific thinking, and good technical skills in molecular/cellular biology.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees