Postdoctoral Scholar – Pediatrics

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Post-doctoral Scholar at Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA

Job description:

The Pediatric Hematology – Oncology division is seeking a qualified, motivated, and accountable Post-doctoral Scholar to join a well-funded, research team focusing on malignant hematopoiesis, mechanisms of leukemogenesis and pre-clinical validation of anti-cancer targets in hematological malignancies and pediatric solid tumors. Job involves design of experiments, execution of experiments, data analysis, record keeping, ordering lab supplies, preparing IACUC protocols, etc. Good laboratory practice with regard to conducting experiments, record keeping and organizing data required. Candidate will be expected to work on the above independently and/or with senior investigators. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and ambitious to learn.

Expected proficiency in atleast 4-5 of these techniques:

• Hematopoietic cell flow cytometry immune-phenotype characterization
• Transduction or primary leukemia and hematopoietic cells, transplant assays
• Molecular biology approaches including western blot, RT-PCR, and DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, transfection.
• Immunology approaches including immunophenotyping, flow cytometry
• General lab management and accurate documentation and maintenance of data files
• Animal handling and SQ, IP injection, oral gavage, intravenous injection

Required Qualifications:

• PhD – biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, pharmacology.
• Attention to detail, ability to record and manage large data files, and ability to coordinate assignments on a day-to-day basis.
• Contact information for three references and publications (if any).

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