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Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer
University of Kentucky
Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Salary
tbd
Closing date
May 10, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Cancer Research
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc, Other
Organization Type
Academia

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Kentucky

Several Postdoctoral Researchers positions are available to investigate the mechanisms of environmental carcinogenesis. These projects will use cell culture and mouse models to investigate the epigenetic mechanisms (DNA methylation, histone posttranslational modifications and non-coding RNAs) carcinogen-induced functional RNA modifications in environmental carcinogenesis. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. degree with strong background in cell/molecular biology, cancer biology and toxicology. Experiences in studies on cancer epigenetics, non-coding RNAs, functional RNA modifications and cancer stem cells with skills in handling mice, producing tumors in mice and treating mice with commonly-used drug/toxicant administration approaches would be advantageous. The expected qualifications of candidates include: be highly self-motivated with strong interest in learning new knowledge and techniques; have excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to details, be capable of conceptualizing, designing experiments and conducting studies independently as well as cooperatively with other lab members as a team; and have the capability to write manuscripts for quality publications. Compensations including salary and benefits will be highly competitive depending upon candidates’ qualifications.

Interested applicants please send a cover letter describing your research training experience, a brief statement of your research interest, scientific achievements and future career goal, curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information (names, e-mails, and telephone numbers) of three references to: Dr. Zhishan Wang (zhishan.wang@uky.edu) or Dr. Chengfeng Yang (chengfeng.yang@uky.edu), Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington,  KY 40536 and apply on the UK Jobs website at http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/205931.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview. These positions will be open until filled.

The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.

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