Post-Doc Research Associate Yates Lab
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Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
Incidence and mortality of endometrial (uterine) cancer are increasing at an alarming rate. Obesity hormone exposures and inherited DNA mismatch repair defects are major risk factors for developing uterine cancer. Despite these known risk conditions significant knowledge gaps remain in defining mechanisms of uterine cancer development. Health disparities in uterine cancer outcomes have been observed in underserved populations yet these disparities have received limited attention at the molecular level. A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the lab of Dr. Melinda Yates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Yates lab uses preclinical models and human tissue studies to investigate mechanisms of uterine cancer development and identify opportunities for cancer prevention. The successful applicant will study contributions of environmental factors (e.g. obesity hormones stress) in endometrial cancer development and outcomes through human tissue and blood-based biomarker studies including spatial biology approaches.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Candidate must have enthusiasm for research interest in mentoring junior researchers exceptional organization skills and strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in cancer biology or hormone signaling/endocrinology is strongly preferred. Prior experience with both bioinformatics and tissue (or organoid) cultures is preferred.
Incidence and mortality of endometrial (uterine) cancer are increasing at an alarming rate. Obesity hormone exposures and inherited DNA mismatch repair defects are major risk factors for developing uterine cancer. Despite these known risk conditions significant knowledge gaps remain in defining mechanisms of uterine cancer development. Health disparities in uterine cancer outcomes have been observed in underserved populations yet these disparities have received limited attention at the molecular level. A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the lab of Dr. Melinda Yates at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Yates lab uses preclinical models and human tissue studies to investigate mechanisms of uterine cancer development and identify opportunities for cancer prevention. The successful applicant will study contributions of environmental factors (e.g. obesity hormones stress) in endometrial cancer development and outcomes through human tissue and blood-based biomarker studies including spatial biology approaches.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Candidate must have enthusiasm for research interest in mentoring junior researchers exceptional organization skills and strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Experience in cancer biology or hormone signaling/endocrinology is strongly preferred. Prior experience with both bioinformatics and tissue (or organoid) cultures is preferred.
Required Experience:
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
