Post Doctoral Fellow

*** This is a Temporary Position from 11/01/2024 to 1/31/2028 ***

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellowship provides mentoring and additional training that will prepare a recent doctoral graduate for an independent position in teaching, direct services, or research. Performs other duties as needed. The Hurtz lab is seeking a dynamic and passionate postdoctoral researcher to engage in innovative and impactful research on acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). As the most common cancer in children, ALL presents unique challenges, and our lab is at the forefront of unraveling its complexities to identify novel treatment strategies.

At the Hurtz lab, we leverage state-of-the-art technologies, including high-throughput screening, proteomics, clinical samples, and advanced mouse models, to understand the mechanisms driving this disease. Our ultimate goal is to discover and validate breakthrough therapies that could transform patient care.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual eager to advance their academic research career and contribute to cutting-edge science. The candidate must be familiar with flow cytometry, RT-PCR, Western blotting, and gene cloning as these techniques are essential for this role. This position offers the opportunity to:

• Design and conduct experiments to explore the biology of leukemia.
• Analyze complex data using the latest research techniques.
• Present your findings at national and international conferences and collaborate with leading experts in the field.
• Publish high-impact papers in leading journals.
• Learn how to obtain funding and contribute to grant writing for both yourself and the lab.

If you're ready to tackle one of the biggest challenges in pediatric oncology and make a lasting impact on the field, we want to hear from you!

Education and Experience: Doctoral Degree required. Minimum one year of experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of search policies, regulations (institutional, state, and federal), business processes and best practices; read and write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; communicate effectively; good interpersonal skills; maintain high level of confidentiality and ethical integrity; team player yet work independently with minimal supervision; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; organize and prioritize workload; manage multiple assignments effectively; accept direction; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; show critical independent thinking; make quick and informed decisions, detail-oriented. Use computer and software programs necessary to the position; perform basic math functions; distinguish colors and smells as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work; see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: None
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