Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Biology or Proteomics
- Stony Brook University
- Location: Stony Brook, NY
- Job Number: 7191308
- Posting Date: Nov 3, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Postdoctoral Associate- Cancer Biology- Proteomics
Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related field in hand by December 31, 2023. Experience in experimental design, mammalian cell culture, drug treatment, western blotting, data analysis, and result reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience in cancer biology and mouse experiments or in LC-MS/MS and quantitative proteomics.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/node/17134 in the https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology and Stony Brook Cancer Center. The well-funded Yang laboratory focuses on applying leading-edge multi-level proteomics approaches to understand and prevent cancer metastasis, a malignant process accounting for about 90% of cancer death. The project focuses on investigating the roles and mechanisms of RIPK2 in prostate cancer metastasis. Our recent findings suggest that targeting RIPK2 could be a paradigm-shifting therapeutic strategy for substantially extending cancer patients' lives and delaying painful symptoms caused by metastasis (Nature Communications 2022). The candidate will elucidate the functions and mechanisms of RIPK2 signaling in prostate cancer metastasis and immune evasion using cancer biology or proteomics techniques. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The incumbent will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of Cancer Biology and Proteomics.
● Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related fields to analyze the collected data.
● Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
● Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
● Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.
Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Visithttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/postdoc/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/postdoc/ to learn more about our postdoctoral community.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at or visithttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/police/https://www.stonybrook.edu/police/.
Visit ourhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/jobs/working-here/index.phphttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/jobs/working-here/index.php page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/_postdocs/rf_postdoctoral_employees/
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below is commensurate with experience and it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4759204
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Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related field in hand by December 31, 2023. Experience in experimental design, mammalian cell culture, drug treatment, western blotting, data analysis, and result reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong experience in cancer biology and mouse experiments or in LC-MS/MS and quantitative proteomics.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/node/17134 in the https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology and Stony Brook Cancer Center. The well-funded Yang laboratory focuses on applying leading-edge multi-level proteomics approaches to understand and prevent cancer metastasis, a malignant process accounting for about 90% of cancer death. The project focuses on investigating the roles and mechanisms of RIPK2 in prostate cancer metastasis. Our recent findings suggest that targeting RIPK2 could be a paradigm-shifting therapeutic strategy for substantially extending cancer patients' lives and delaying painful symptoms caused by metastasis (Nature Communications 2022). The candidate will elucidate the functions and mechanisms of RIPK2 signaling in prostate cancer metastasis and immune evasion using cancer biology or proteomics techniques. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University. The incumbent will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of Cancer Biology and Proteomics.
● Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related fields to analyze the collected data.
● Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
● Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed.
● Other duties as assigned, which may include attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings.
Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Visithttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/postdoc/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/postdoc/ to learn more about our postdoctoral community.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at or visithttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/police/https://www.stonybrook.edu/police/.
Visit ourhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/jobs/working-here/index.phphttps://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/jobs/working-here/index.php page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/_postdocs/rf_postdoctoral_employees/
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below is commensurate with experience and it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Salary: $60,000-$65,000
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4759204
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