1+ months

Post Doctoral Scholar

Lexington, KY 40507
Posting Details

Job Title Post Doctoral Scholar
Requisition Number DU07672
Department Name 7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $47,476-50,000
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Prior research experience in hematology, cancer biology, immunology/tumor immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, animal models and flow cytometry.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
Check all that apply: 
☐Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time 
☒Standing for long periods of time 
☒Risk of back injury from moving/lifting, equipment, or materials 
☒Repetitive motion 
☒Lifting/Carrying up to __25_____lbs. 
☒Pushing/Pulling up to ___25____ lbs. 
☒Job Related Travel 
☒Loud Noises 
☒Hazardous Chemicals or fumes 
☐Temperature extremes 
☐Radiation 
☒Burns/Cuts/Punctures 
☒Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors
Shift
Monday – Friday 8a-5p, occasional evenings or weekends required
Job Summary
The Post-Doctoral Scholar for the Dr. Ying Liang’s Laboratory in the Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology of University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, will be responsible for studying the mechanism of hematopoietic stem cell biology and hematopoiesis in physiological, aging and malignant conditions, and develop novel therapeutics to treat hematopoietic deficiency and malignancy. Among other qualifications, successful candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have prior research experience in hematology, cancer biology, immunology/tumor immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, animal tumor models and flow cytometry.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Hematology, cancer biology, immunology/tumor immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, animal tumor models, and flow cytometry.
Deadline to Apply 12/31/9999
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Posted: 2022-08-31 Expires: 2023-06-10

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