Postdoc

UAB Postdoc- Department of Genetics, Dr. Lizhong Wang's Lab

The positions of Postdoc are available in Dr. Lizhong Wang’s laboratory within the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Job Qualifications:

Highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. degree in genetics, epigenetics, immunology, or cancer biology, as well as the working experience, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will pursue ongoing projects to identify the mechanism of tumor progression and metastasis, as well as to develop cancer targeted therapy. These projects will focus on tumor microenvironment and metastasis and targeted therapy in animal models and investigate the underlying mechanisms of interaction between tumor and host during tumor progression and metastasis. The applicants will also be involved in other ongoing projects in the field of cancer genetics, epigenetics, and immunology. The candidate must be able to work in a group/team environment while also be able to work independently.

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with the NIH and UAB guidelines for postdoctoral researchers.

Discipline:

Life Sciences, Biology, Immunology, Cancer Research, Epigenetics

Position Type:

Full Time

Job Type:

Postdoc

Organization Type:

Academia

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and goals, as well as contact information for three references to Dr. Lizhong Wang, lwang12@uab.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.