Job Information
University of Pittsburgh Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate Med-OB-Gyn & Reproductive Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24002703)
Opportunities Available:
An NIH-funded postdoctoral position in tumor immunology is available at Dr. Sandra Cascio's lab at Magee-Womens Research Institute, Department of ObGyn, University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Cascio's research program focuses on the inter-cellular communications between tumor cells and myeloid cells within the ovarian tumor microenvironment that induces immunosuppression and resistance to immunotherapies.
Qualifications or Expectations
Successful candidates will have a recent Ph.D. or MD/PhD in basic immunology, molecular oncology, tumor biology, or other related fields. Candidates with a track record of peer-reviewed publications and prior experience in cell culture, primary immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, mono- and multi-IHC, and mouse tumor models are especially encouraged to apply.
Duties or Responsibilities:
The candidate is expected to carry out independent projects to study the mechanisms of immune-oncology, publish scientific articles, present at scientific conferences, and train graduate students. Interested applicants should send the following materials.
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Names and contact information for two references.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Campus: Pittsburgh Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation
Assignment Category Full-time regular
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