| Created | 04/17/2024 |
| Date expired | 05/17/2024 |
| Reference | 239664863 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| City | Lexington |
| Zip | 40502 |
| Salary | - |
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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitlePost-Doctoral ScholarRequisition NumberDU12009Department Name7H018:Toxicology and Cancer BiologyWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$52,000Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
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 _50____lbs.
Pushing/Pulling up to _50___ lbs.
Job Related Travel
Loud Noises
Hazardous Chemicals or fumes
Temperature extremes
Radiation
Burns/Cuts/Punctures
Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant
DNA/Viral Vectors
Shift
8-5, occasional nights/weekends if needed
Job Summary
The Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Scholar for the lab of Dr. Ka Wing ‘Will’ Fong, Assistant Professor. Dr. Ka-wing (Will) Fong’s lab is studying transcriptional, epigenetic and metabolic regulation of prostate cancer [see our publications Fong et al., Mol Cell 2022; Fong et al., Nat Commun 2018; Fong et al., Cancer Res 2019, 2017; see the following link for complete publication list: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/users/kfo241
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
The lab is currently supported by NIH funding and V-Foundation grants. The putative postdoc researcher will have the opportunities to work on prostate cancer-related projects with use of cutting-edge technologies, including CUTRUN, CUTTAG, ATAC-seq, stable-isotope resolved metabolomics, advanced proteomics and bioinformatics. Among other qualifications, successful candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have prior research experience in cancer biology and molecular biology The position is available immediately. Enthusiastic scientists with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. Required application materials include a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Please include the names and contact information for 2 references in the cover letter and when prompted in the application. For further information, please contact Dr. Ka-wing (Will) Fong, Assistant Professor, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology University of Kentucky, College of Medicine Lexington, KY 40536-0509 Lab URL: https://toxicology.med.uky.edu/users/kfo241 willfongkw@uky.edu
PhD; Research experience in cancer biology and molecular biology
Deadline to Apply12/31/2024University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents
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