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Title: Post Doctoral Fellow

Department Org: Dept. of Cell and Cancer Biology - 107500

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift:  1

Posted Salary: Salary will commensurate with experience

On Call: True

Travel: True

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Cell & Cancer Biology postdoctoral position responsible for cancer research, specifically in studying the oncogenic function role of TAZ on breast cancer tumorigenesis and metastasis, involving the use of cell based and animal models.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Health Sciences or other related fields, required
Hand on experience with animal studies, required.
Practical familiarity with standard cell culture, molecular techniques and instrumentation utilized in a cancer research laboratory, required.
Self motivated to carry out research projects and pursue career development, required.
Willingness to write a postdoctoral fellowship, required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, required.
Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary research team, required.
Ability to perform experiments with initiative and independence, under general guidance from the PI, required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands on experience with molecular and cell biology, with bioinformatics training, preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

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