Postdoctoral Scientist – Cancer Biology
July 12, 2018 - August 13, 2018
The George Washington University invites applications from outstanding scientists interested in contributing to the research program of the recently established George GWCC. Areas of particular interest are cancer epigenetics, cancer immunology and immunotherapy, and viral/microbial oncology. Examples include gene regulation, signal transduction, cancer genetics, and functional genomics and proteomics.
The GWCC at George Washington University has an immediate opening for a Post-Doctoral Scientist position in the laboratory of Dr. Mamta Gupta to study role of epigenetic marks, including histone modifications and long non-coding RNAs in the pathogenesis of lymphoma.
The Post-doctoral Scientist utilizes several techniques including DNA methylation and histone marks, RNA-IP, ChIP assay, Molecular cloning, mass spectrometry, site directed mutagenesis, in-vitro transcription.
- Interprets assay results
- Summarizes findings
- Assist with manuscript preparation.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D in biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology or related field preferred.
Strong experience in Immunology, Epigenetics, Cancer biology and animal handling, in addition to some of the following laboratory techniques: tissue culture, mouse models, immunological techniques, molecular biology, flow cytometry and cellular biology etc. desired.