A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Steven Offer, Ph.D., in the Department of Pathology, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The Offer laboratory researches genetic and epigenetic contributions to differential drug response (including development of drug-related adverse events, drug resistance, and drug efficacy) in cancer therapy. Applicants should have a strong background in mammalian cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques, with a working knowledge of cancer biology. The selected candidate will be expected to work independently while interacting in a collaborative environment.
Education Requirement:
PhD, MD/PhD, or MD with significant bench research experience
Required Qualifications:
Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Experience with sterile technique and culturing cell lines
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience in molecular biology techniques, including western blot, molecular cloning, PCR, and other common skills in cell and molecular biology
Working knowledge of cancer biology and principles of anti-cancer pharmacology
Experience working with large datasets
Experience with bioinformatic approaches, including the analysis of next-generation sequencing data sets
Experience with CRISPR-based approaches for gene editing and gene activation/inactivation
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
Letters of Interest
Number of References: 3
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Contact Information
Brenda M Carey – brenda-carey@uiowa.edu
Uihc-Pathology
General Hospital
220 Hawkins Drive
C661 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
