Postdoctoral fellow Position at the University of Georgia

Postdoctoral Position at the University of Georgia

Project

We are recruiting outstanding, ambitious postdoctoral candidates with a strong background in cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics to join the lab. The projects will focus on developing pharmacological and biotechnological approaches to target cancers and infectious diseases including SARS-CoV-2 mediated infection. 

Some background of my research can be found in the following publications/link:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5854285/
2. https://cancercommunity.nature.com/posts/fatty-acid-metabolism-and-prostate-cancer-following-the-science-to-where-it-leads-us
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29038344/
4. https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/es/detail.jsf?docId=WO2020206072&tab=PCTBIBLIO

Qualifications required

A PhD in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cancer biology, or a similar field is required. Previous research experience in animal study is essential. An excellent publication record along with advanced experience in extracellular vesicles (or exosomes), viral research, and/or CRISPR research field will be considered distinct advantages. Other experience in generating/characterizing mouse models, multi-color flow cytometry, and retroviral transduction would also be an advantage. Applicants should email his/her CV and the contact information of three references (including their present and previous mentors) to:

Houjian Cai, PhD

Associate Professor, 

Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

450 Pharmacy South

Athens, GA 30602-2352

Email: postdoc.uga.cailab@gmail.com