POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Surgical Oncology - Song Lab [Req#: 973527, Position#: 133299]
About The Position
A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Xinxin Song, M.D., Ph.D., in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Song Lab studies mechanisms of regulated cell death, cancer drug resistance, and tumor-microenvironment interactions, with an emphasis on KRAS-mutant cancers. Current projects include ferroptosis and cell-death crosstalk, mechanisms of resistance to KRAS-targeted therapies, and strategies to improve tumor immunogenicity and therapeutic response. The laboratory uses multidisciplinary approaches including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics, next-generation sequencing, drug screening, and animal models.
Requirements
- Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field.
- Strong experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, gene knockdown or knockout, microscopy, and functional cellular assays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mouse tumor models
- Experience with organoids
- Experience with bioinformatics
- Experience with RNA sequencing
- Experience with proteomics
- Experience with spatial biology
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on mechanisms of regulated cell death, cancer drug resistance, and tumor-microenvironment interactions.
- Investigate ferroptosis and cell-death crosstalk.
- Study mechanisms of resistance to KRAS-targeted therapies.
- Develop strategies to improve tumor immunogenicity and therapeutic response.
- Utilize multidisciplinary approaches including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics, next-generation sequencing, drug screening, and animal models.
- Maintain a strong publication record or provide clear evidence of research productivity.
- Demonstrate good communication, organizational, and scientific writing skills.
- Work both independently and collaboratively.
- Show strong motivation, reliability, and a genuine interest in cancer research.
Benefits
- Postdoctoral training program
- Benefits information available at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs
- Virtual tour available at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
