RES AST SCTST

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Biology/Life Science, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 29080100 - MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL

Classification Title:

Research Assistant Scientist

Job Description:

The Department of Pathology, Immunology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine is currently seeking highly motivated, well-organized and enthusiastic Research Assistant Scientist with at least 3-4 years of postdoc experience, contributing to our research in the fields of drug development for the cancer immunotherapy, as well as the study of complex interactions between the cell types within the tumor microenvironment of colorectal cancers.

• Candidate is expected to plan, design, and conduct experiments with independence.

• Analyzes experimental data. Prepares for discussion, presentation, and publication.

• Performs biochemical characterization of novel PROTACs against translational targets for cancer immunotherapy, mainly using AML for therapeutic development.

• Performs immune cell-based assays, including flow cytometry using Aurora Cytek, GeoMX based spatial transcriptomics/proteomics, single cell RNAseq etc.

• Documents and interprets results of experiments and report to principal investigators.

• Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.

• Helps to write and prepare manuscripts.

• Expected to develop and write independent extramural grants.

Expected Salary:

Salary range is between $70,000 - $80,000 annually

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Basic Science, Medical Science, or a related field, and 3-4 years of Post-doctoral training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Cancer Biology, Immunology and/or related biomedical sciences.

• Experience in administrating mouse with tumors, drugs, or other procedures.

• Experience with purification of different immune compartments in the intestines, such as IEL, lambda propria, Peyers patches etc under the context of colon cancer models.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Applicants should apply online and include a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests, and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Weizhou Zhang (zhangw@ufl.edu) Search Committee Chair, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, and copy Stacey Oliver (oliversl@ufl.edu).

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 02 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 19 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time