The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is looking to fill a post-doctoral position available in the Wang Laboratory. The Wang lab investigates how the bi-directional interactions between oncogenic pathways and the innate immune system control immune evasion and drug resistance by leveraging in vivo mouse models, ex vivo co-culture systems, and high-throughput screenings (Nature 2023;617(7959):139-146; Nat Commun 2022;13(1):3022; Cell Rep 2018;25(11):2972-80.e5.). We are currently supported by department start-up funds and Department of Defense (DoD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award. Our research focuses on aggressive forms of breast cancer and lung cancer, for which more effective, more durable, and less toxic strategies are urgently needed. To bring our most promising basic science discoveries from the lab to the clinic, we are working closely with chemists and clinical colleagues to develop new therapeutic strategies (including small-molecule agonists, nanoparticles, cell therapies, etc.), with the goal of achieving significant breakthroughs in the treatment of advanced cancers.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments, preparation of scientific presentations and publications, participation in laboratory meetings, interactions with collaborators, as well as supervision of technicians and/or students as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or other terminal degree

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with a solid background in cancer biology and/or immunology and an interest in immuno-oncology and/or cell therapy research are encouraged to apply. Candidates with demonstrated ability for completing complex research projects during their Ph.D. and significant experience in standard laboratory techniques (including flow cytometry, tissue culture, PCR, Western blots, etc.) will be considered.

Existing skills in preclinical animal models are desirable. Experience with CRISPR screens and/or cell therapies will be very helpful. Experience in bioinformatics and/or in analysis of the next generation sequencing data and/or single-cell data will be a plus.

Required Materials:

• Cover letter summarizing your past experience, your research interests, and career goals.

• CV/Resume.

• At least 3 letters of recommendation.

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For assistance with the application process, please contact Eric Allen Academic Recruiter.

Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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