Postdoctoral Training Opportunity - Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research

Postdoctoral Training Opportunity - Translational Pancreatic Cancer Research

Employer

Northwestern

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

Up to $65,000.00

Closing date

Feb 1, 2025

The Department of Medicine (Division of Hematology-Oncology) at Northwestern University is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral trainee to work on translational research in pancreatic cancer.

This position offers an opportunity to work in the NIH-funded lab of Dr. H.G. Munshi. As demonstrated by their recent publications (Cancer Res, 2024; Mol Cancer Ther, 2024; BMC Cancer 2024; CMGH 2024), the Munshi lab (https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=12716) has a strong translational emphasis and expertise in orthotopic and transgenic mouse models and routinely employs ex vivo acinar-to-ductal metaplasia, organoid, and slice cultures of human pancreatic tumors in their studies. The Department and the Lurie Cancer Center offer a nurturing environment for career development, a stimulating community of cancer researchers, and weekly conferences and seminars of interest.

The postdoctoral trainee will be expected to build a publication record, including submissions to leading cancer biology journals, apply for internal and extramural funding, and attend national meetings that will help to build an international reputation.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, cancer biology, or related field.

Required Competencies

• Experience working with small animal models and mammalian cell culture

• Expertise in immunology-related basic techniques such as flow cytometry

• Ability to design and conduct experiments, learn new techniques and approaches, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prepare and present research at meetings and write scientific manuscripts

Please email to Dr. H. G. Munshi (h-munshi@northwestern.edu):

• A one-page cover letter describing areas of research interests and career goals

• Curriculum vitae with bibliography

• Contact information for three references

Applicant must be able to begin employment no later than April 1, 2025.