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2021-02-17 微offer

Postdoctoral Position in Genome Editing and Cancer Immunotherapy

【職位介紹】

The Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Immunoengineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a NIH-funded postdoctoral researcher position in the areas of genome editing and cancer immunotherapy. Our lab is interested in interdisciplinary and translational research that develops novel biological/synthetic materials for drug and gene delivery, genome editing, and cancer immunotherapy. For details, please visit http://nm.engr.uky.edu. A particular interest of the lab is to develop a CRISPR/Cas9-based in vivo genome editing system and utilizes this system for cancer immune checkpoint blockade. The position starts in October 2021. The appointment will be full-time for a 12-month period. The annual renewal of the contract will be contingent upon the performance.

【學校介紹】

The University of Kentucky is one of the few universities in the U.S. having a major academic medical center with six health sciences colleges including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences, and Public Health, and a full spectrum of other academic colleges, all within walking distance of each other. The UK Markey Cancer Center was founded in 1983 and and is a dedicated matrix cancer center established as an integral part of the University of Kentucky and the UK HealthCare enterprise. In July 2013, Markey was designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to receive research funding and many other opportunities available only to the nation’s best cancer centers and is consistently ranked as a top cancer center in the country by U.S. News & World Report. For candidates who desire to advance their career through true integration of engineering and medicine with clinical relevance, UK provides the right environment for them.

【具體要求】

Requirements: The position requires a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology, biomedical engineering or a related field. Candidates with backgrounds in viral vectors, genome editing, and cancer immunotherapy are highly preferred. The candidate should have demonstrated excellent communication and writing skills and a willingness to work in a research team.

【申請方式】

Application procedures: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and the full contact information of at least two references via email to Professor Sheng Tong (sheng.tong@uky.edu). The screening will begin immediately.

【其他信息】

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 backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. 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 background check and/or drug screen.

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