Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering seeks a Postdoc Research Associate to develop and apply technology to create in vitro models of physiological microenvironments by recapitulating cellular spatial arrangement at high throughput and high resolution. Lines of investigation will involve the pancreatic tumor microenvironment and the bone marrow microenvironment as a metastatic site for prostate cancer. The postdoctoral fellow will also develop assays to validate these in vitro models and to use them to study open questions in cancer research.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree
 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting research in cancer research, molecular and cellular biology assays, cell culture, DNA and/or RNA sequencing, immunostaining, fluorescence in situ hybridization, animal work, and microscopy.

• Experience in protocol and manuscript development and in grant writing.

• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Department Website:

https://www.cbe.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
March 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
February 28, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
January 24, 2024

Posting Close Date:
January 31, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R13880