Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Oncology - Medical Center

Georgetown University: Medical Center: School of Medicine: Oncology

Location: Washington, DC

Open Date: Jan 18, 2023

Deadline: Jun 01, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

This position will work under the direction of Dr. David Robbins in the Department of Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center. Candidates should have a working knowledge of signal transduction and molecular biology, and an interest in identifying novel ways to attenuate Wnt signaling in colorectal cancer (see Sci Signal. 2017 Jun 27;10(485):eaak9916. doi: 10.1126/scisignal.aak9916 and Nat Commun. 2021 Sep 6;12(1):5263. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-25634-z).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Generation and design of hypothesis driven experiments 60% effort

Data analysis 25% effort

Presenting seminars and other forms of research communication 10%

Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance 5% effort

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Able to convey information effectively

Able to work independently

Able to follow verbal and written instructions

Strong analytical skills

Education Requirements:

PhD in a biological science, or MD required

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3831646

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