A Postdoctoral position in Jian Yu lab at The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is open to study immunogenic cell death and stress rewiring in colon cancer. The researcher will study stress-related signaling pathways to identify novel targets for early detection, prevention, and treatment. The individual must possess a strong background in cancer biology and molecular genetics, and extensive training in molecular biology and cell biology is required and proved by publications. Experience with mouse tumor models and immunology is desirable but not required. The researcher will work independently as well as a team player with a multidisciplinary team and approach from signaling, omics, cells, mice to patient derived models. Please direct any specific question, 1-page cover letter, CV, and names of three referees to [email protected]

Pittsburgh is a vibrant and affordable city with great neighborhoods, convenient public transportation, excellent public schools, and abundant cultural activities. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. Yu lab embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and values individuality.

Qualifications or Expectations:

• MD PhD
• Phd

Opportunities Available:

• Fellowship application
• Local and national meetings
• manuscript writing
• Poster and oral presentations
• Student mentoring
• Workshop on emerging techniques
• Workshop on scientific writing

Duties or Responsibilities:

• Cell culture
• Flow and cell sorting
• Imaging analysis
• Mouse tumor models
• mRNA analysis
• Organoid culture
• protein analysis
• Transfection

For more info about this position, visit:https://path.upmc.edu/personnel/faculty/yuj.htm

Application Instructions:

Visit www.join.pitt.edu and View Requisition Number 22003198 to apply.