Postdoctoral Position

A postdoctoral position is availablein Dr. Daniel W. Rosenberg’s laboratory at the Center for Molecular Oncology at UConn Health.

Job description

Our long-term goals are to apply mouse genetic cancer models to understand early stages of cancer pathogenesis, and to develop effective chemo prevention strategies to reduce cancer risk. We are recruiting a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology or a related discipline to study the chemo preventive efficacy of naturally-occurring polyphenolic compounds present in certain foods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project focused on the role of polyphenolic compounds in cancer prevention.
• Both in vitro and in vivo preclinical work will be required.
• Keep detailed and accurate logs of experiments from conception to analysis using appropriate software tools.
• Prepare presentations for meetings/conferences and manuscripts for publication of new research findings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Expertise with animal models, immunologic assays, cell culture systems, and basic molecular biology techniques is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to handle advanced statistical packages for data analysis.
• Ideal candidates will be highly motivated and have serious ambition to further develop their scientific career. They will have a desire to be challenged and to learn new scientific techniques and develop novel approaches.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter, CV/resume, and list of references directly to Dr. Rosenberg at rosenberg@uchc.edu.