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A full-time Post Doc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Czyzyk-Krzeska in the Department of Cancer Biology and University of Cincinnati Cancer Center in The Vontz Center for Molecular Studies. Dr. Czyzyk-Krzeska is a physician scientist focusing on the frequent malignant renal cancer, clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Research integrates state-of-the-art molecular biology using cell-based and animal models as well as system biology bioinformatics multiomics technologies to investigate mechanisms of ccRCC progression and to establish prognostic and predictive biomarkers. The leading focus is cancer metabolism and role of metals, in particularly trace element copper, in regulation of cancer cell metabolism and function (J Clin Invest 2021;131(1):e140522. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI140522; and bioRxiv2024.01.16.575895;doi:https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.01.16.575895)
The research team includes internal faculty, postdocs and graduate students and external collaborators in the fields of molecular biology and biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry and medical oncology. This environment is conductive for high quality multidisciplinary training and provides strong mentoring towards development into independent investigator.Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
Doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Cell Biology, Genomics, Chemistry or a related field, or the recognized terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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