Postdoctoral Scientist
October 20, 2018 - November 21, 2018
A Postdoctoral Scientist position is available for a skilled and motivated scientist in the Laboratory of Dr. Maho Shibata in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and the Cancer Center at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Dr. Shibata’s lab applies concepts from developmental biology and stem cell biology to prostate cancer research. The lab uses genetically engineered mouse models, explant cultures, and 3D organoid culture systems to study androgen signaling during prostate development, and to identify novel molecular drivers of castration-resistant prostate cancer. There are multiple project possibilities.
- Independently design experiments, collect and analyze data, and assist collaborators
- Present findings in group meetings and internal and external scientific meetings
- Prepare and submit postdoctoral fellowship applications
- Write and publish research manuscripts
- Supervise and train students
- Perform other 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:
PhD experience in one or more of the following: cancer biology, mouse development, mouse genetics, stem cell biology, epigenetics, computational biology
At least 1 first author peer-reviewed publication