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Post-Doctoral Scholar
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| Job Title | Post-Doctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU10456 |
| Department Name | 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $50,000 - $60,000 salary is dependent upon years of service |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD or equivalent in Microbiology or related field |
| Required Related Experience | Biology RESEARCH: Cell Culture, animal work, western blot, qPCR, IHC, ELISA |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time, Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion Hazardous Chemicals or fumes, Burns/Cuts/Punctures, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors |
| Shift | Monday – Friday 8a-5p, occasional overtime, some weekends required |
| Job Summary | The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scholar. We have established the importance of neurotensin (NT), a gut hormone peptide, in obese development and its associated metabolic disorders. Obesity is associated with an increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence. We also found that NT regulates intestinal epithelial cells as well as intestinal stem cells (ISC) in a manner dependent on the availability of nutrients. Under nutrient-rich conditions, NT promotes crypt cell proliferation. Under conditions of nutrient depletion, NT enhances ISC function. Obesity may rise intestinal carcinogenesis by increasing Intestinal ISC/progenitor’s population, stemness, and niche. We will investigate whether NT regulates CRC carcinogenesis via ISC or their niche. In addition, we are also interested in studying whether NT regulates CRC CSCs. The new postdoc. will perform the in vitro experiments including cell culture, western blot, qPCR, IHC or ELISA. He/or she will perform intestinal crypt isolation and 3D organoid culture, tumor spheroid culture from patients. He/or she will also work with mice, such as sacrificing mice and collecting tissues. This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a Cover Letter, CV, PhD transcript and as specific request 1, a copy of your PhD diploma. Optionally, you can upload a writing sample. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits . The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Use software of Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, Adobe photoshop, Endnote |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Work experience in Molecular biology. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/09/2023 |
| University Community of Inclusion | 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. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. |
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